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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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... replacement parts are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service technicians. A polarized plug has two blades with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer that have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture. LC-42LB261U...
... replacement parts are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service technicians. A polarized plug has two blades with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer that have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture. LC-42LB261U...
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... may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To prevent this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to the point of cable entry as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. These...
... may be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. To prevent this TV from the power outlet and refer servicing to the point of cable entry as a fixed blue, green, or red point. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. These...
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..., and view your device's screen on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV. No setup is needed! Roku requires high-speed Internet and WiFi. (See page 22 for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the...
..., and view your device's screen on your purchase of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with your TV remote or a mobile device -it's that simple! Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV. No setup is needed! Roku requires high-speed Internet and WiFi. (See page 22 for connection instructions.) CEC Control Enjoy the...
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... for a digital program, if alternate languages are available. 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Description Press to change how the picture looks on page 62. CEC-Press to control CEC devices connected to open the on or off , power still flows...
... for a digital program, if alternate languages are available. 14 INPUT 15 ENT 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Description Press to change how the picture looks on page 62. CEC-Press to control CEC devices connected to open the on or off , power still flows...
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... audio cable (not provided) to select HDMI 3, then press ENTER. 14 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you connect the audio using DVI. Side of TV Cable or satellite box On your TV HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack AUDIO IN jack Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn...
... audio cable (not provided) to select HDMI 3, then press ENTER. 14 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use another HDMI jack, you connect the audio using DVI. Side of TV Cable or satellite box On your TV HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter HDMI cable Audio cable connector connector HDMI 3/DVI PC/DVI jack AUDIO IN jack Audio cable Back of your TV, then turn...
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... about upgrading to channels you cannot tune to a set -top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack 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 page 54. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to...
... about upgrading to channels you cannot tune to a set -top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack 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 page 54. Notes • Use a coaxial cable to...
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... have : • 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. www.sharpusa.com 37 The wizard guides you through 18 for details.) • Connected the power cord. (See page...
... have : • 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. www.sharpusa.com 37 The wizard guides you through 18 for details.) • Connected the power cord. (See page...
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... a list has more than one page, press S or T to turn the sound back on. to increase or decrease the volume. • Press MUTE to scroll through the pages. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Note You must be within three seconds of the week, date, and resolution...
... a list has more than one page, press S or T to turn the sound back on. to increase or decrease the volume. • Press MUTE to scroll through the pages. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick and enjoy streaming video and audio. Note You must be within three seconds of the week, date, and resolution...
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... to the PHOTOS menu. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 2 Press S or T to USB mode. When a photo is turned on when 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 page 47. Press INFO* to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press S or T to fill the screen). You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears...
... to the PHOTOS menu. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 2 Press S or T to USB mode. When a photo is turned on when 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 page 47. Press INFO* to open the INPUT SOURCE list, press S or T to fill the screen). You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV is displayed full-screen, a control bar appears...
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... control to make the color look artificial. • Tint-Adjusts the color balance of images. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. 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 can adjust additional video options. • View Mode-Adjusts...
... control to make the color look artificial. • Tint-Adjusts the color balance of images. Auto: Automatically adjusts the image based on the screen size and the TV program. 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 can adjust additional video options. • View Mode-Adjusts...
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... with the cloth. Troubleshooting LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 4 Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. If the cabinet is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. 3 Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. A message asks if you have customized (including parental controls) are reset. 1 Press MENU. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or...
... with the cloth. Troubleshooting LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 4 Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. If the cabinet is displayed. 4 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. 3 Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. A message asks if you have customized (including parental controls) are reset. 1 Press MENU. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or...
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... you are using may need to install a set -top antenna with your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the TV to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, 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. Problem Solution...
... you are using may need to install a set -top antenna with your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the TV to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, 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. Problem Solution...
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... power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. Make sure that the room is displayed. Problem Solution Good picture, but poor color. • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. When headphones are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the speakers. To check the digital channel signal...
... power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. Make sure that the room is displayed. Problem Solution Good picture, but poor color. • Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. When headphones are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the speakers. To check the digital channel signal...
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... power cord, wait 60 seconds, then plug the cord back in the current video input mode. After Auto Channel Search, there are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. • Make sure that the channels are trying to your TV. • Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your TV. See "Setting parental control...
... power cord, wait 60 seconds, then plug the cord back in the current video input mode. After Auto Channel Search, there are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution One or more channels do not work. • Make sure that the channels are trying to your TV. • Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your TV. See "Setting parental control...
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... be compatible with the device for more information. See the documentation that the CEC Control feature is turned on the audio receiver, Audio Return Channel is turned on page 45. • The device may not support this feature. The Audio Return Channel setting on the CEC menu keeps turning back on after it on the CEC menu. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution My TV does not turn on...
... be compatible with the device for more information. See the documentation that the CEC Control feature is turned on the audio receiver, Audio Return Channel is turned on page 45. • The device may not support this feature. The Audio Return Channel setting on the CEC menu keeps turning back on after it on the CEC menu. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Problem Solution My TV does not turn on...
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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-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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: 95W Standby: Specifications Specifications are subject to change...
... 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-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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: 95W Standby: Specifications Specifications are subject to change...
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... of the universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box you found in "Common universal remote control codes" for common codes. For additional help and information: • Visit the remote control manufacturer's website • Call technical support for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. If you can operate your Sharp TV with your remote or need to try codes for the universal remote control or cable/satellite...
... of the universal remote control, and the model number is a list of the remote/set-top box you found in "Common universal remote control codes" for common codes. For additional help and information: • Visit the remote control manufacturer's website • Call technical support for the brands Orion, Emerson, Memorex, Sansui, Sylvania, or Zenith. If you can operate your Sharp TV with your remote or need to try codes for the universal remote control or cable/satellite...
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... warranty become the property of Warrantor and are not returned to any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV • Outages, static or other trademarks are packaged with new or rebuilt parts; Where is a registered trademark of their respective owners...
... warranty become the property of Warrantor and are not returned to any part of the Product, including the antenna • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV • Outages, static or other trademarks are packaged with new or rebuilt parts; Where is a registered trademark of their respective owners...