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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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...and the parental control password. You can select Dynamic, Natural, Standard, Movie, or User. TV-Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust settings. -Press to access special Roku options when a Roku Streaming Stick is plugged in stereo. • SAP-Select this option for programs broadcast in ....Mute. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to select the audio mode 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 ...
...and the parental control password. You can select Dynamic, Natural, Standard, Movie, or User. TV-Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust settings. -Press to access special Roku options when a Roku Streaming Stick is plugged in stereo. • SAP-Select this option for programs broadcast in ....Mute. Press to set the sleep timer. Press to select the audio mode 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 ...
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..., contact qualified service personnel to improve signal reception and picture quality. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set -top box to correct the problem. • If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may need to channels you know...cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves. • Do not bundle the coaxial cable with a built-in HD. 18 www.sharpusa.com 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/...
..., contact qualified service personnel to improve signal reception and picture quality. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set -top box to correct the problem. • If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may need to channels you know...cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves. • Do not bundle the coaxial cable with a built-in HD. 18 www.sharpusa.com 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/...
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Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Game console HDMI cable 1 Make sure that came with the console. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to ... OUT jack on the game console. 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 use any audio cables. 24 www.sharpusa.com
Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Game console HDMI cable 1 Make sure that came with the console. 5 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 6 Press S or T to ... OUT jack on the game console. 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 use any audio cables. 24 www.sharpusa.com
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...analog. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and to the component jack(s) on the game console, then set it to the Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV. 4 Turn on the game console...video cable (not provided) to the correct output mode. Note • Your game console may require a special component video cable. On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component video jacks Analog audio...
...analog. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and to the component jack(s) on the game console, then set it to the Y/VIDEO, PB, and PR video jacks and L and R audio jacks on the back of your TV. 4 Turn on the game console...video cable (not provided) to the correct output mode. Note • Your game console may require a special component video cable. On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component video jacks Analog audio...
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... into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the game console, then set it to the composite jack(s) on the game console. See the documentation that came with your TV and to the correct output mode. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color...
... into a power outlet, then turn on your TV. 4 Turn on the game console, then set it to the composite jack(s) on the game console. See the documentation that came with your TV and to the correct output mode. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color...
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Connecting headphones LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the headphones. • You can damage your TV, ... OUT jack. www.sharpusa.com 31 For more information, see "Selecting the audio out mode" on your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on the side of TV 1 Connect the headphones to the /AUDIO OUT jack on your TV. 2 In the screen that still lets you turn on...
Connecting headphones LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are muted and the audio plays through the headphones. • You can damage your TV, ... OUT jack. www.sharpusa.com 31 For more information, see "Selecting the audio out mode" on your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on the side of TV 1 Connect the headphones to the /AUDIO OUT jack on your TV. 2 In the screen that still lets you turn on...
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See "Adjusting sound settings" on the SOUND menu to the correct source. Digital audio On your TV External speaker system Digital ...your TV, set it to PCM. For more information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off. 2 Connect a digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the digital audio jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED ...external speaker system or 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 the correct source. Digital audio On your TV External speaker system Digital ...your TV, set it to PCM. For more information, see the documentation that your TV's power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off. 2 Connect a digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the digital audio jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED ...external speaker system or 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
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For more information, see the Headphones/Audio Out option in "Adjusting sound settings" on page 52. • You can connect headphones to the correct source. Side... Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the /AUDIO OUT jack. Notes • For information about selecting the audio out mode for an external speaker ... speakers or a sound bar to disconnect the external speaker system or sound bar. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Analog audio When you need to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted.
For more information, see the Headphones/Audio Out option in "Adjusting sound settings" on page 52. • You can connect headphones to the correct source. Side... Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on the external speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the /AUDIO OUT jack. Notes • For information about selecting the audio out mode for an external speaker ... speakers or a sound bar to disconnect the external speaker system or sound bar. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Analog audio When you need to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted.
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...Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or Newfoundland, then press ENTER, MENU, or W. 8 Press S or T to highlight Daylight Saving, then press X to access the setting. 9 Press S or T to select On (if your viewing area observes Daylight Saving Time) or Off (if your viewing area does not observe Daylight Saving ...using Store mode or select No to access the setting. The Please select your tuner mode screen opens. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to adjust the setting. The Please select your language screen opens. The...
...Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or Newfoundland, then press ENTER, MENU, or W. 8 Press S or T to highlight Daylight Saving, then press X to access the setting. 9 Press S or T to select On (if your viewing area observes Daylight Saving Time) or Off (if your viewing area does not observe Daylight Saving ...using Store mode or select No to access the setting. The Please select your tuner mode screen opens. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to adjust the setting. The Please select your language screen opens. The...
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Note If a list has more than one page, press S or T to connect a Roku Streaming Stick. 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 ... last viewed channel. • Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list, press S or T to navigate on your Roku Streaming Stick™. For information about setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick" on page 22. Viewing channel information • Press INFO* to access your Roku Streaming Stick...
Note If a list has more than one page, press S or T to connect a Roku Streaming Stick. 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 ... last viewed channel. • Press FAVORITE to open the favorite channel list, press S or T to navigate on your Roku Streaming Stick™. For information about setting up a favorite channel list, see "Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick" on page 22. Viewing channel information • Press INFO* to access your Roku Streaming Stick...
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...'s HDMI CEC feature must be used to connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to highlight MHL/ACC. Notes • HDMI cables must set the CEC Control setting on the SETUP · CEC menu to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 2 Press ENTER... to close the menu. Note The buttons you use CEC Control, you must be turned on. • If you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to select HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). LC-42LB261U Sharp...
...'s HDMI CEC feature must be used to connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to highlight MHL/ACC. Notes • HDMI cables must set the CEC Control setting on the SETUP · CEC menu to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 2 Press ENTER... to close the menu. Note The buttons you use CEC Control, you must be turned on. • If you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to select HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). LC-42LB261U Sharp...
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... TV. 1 Press MENU. The SETUP menu opens. The SETUP · CEC menu opens. 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is set to close the menu. 44 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when...
... TV. 1 Press MENU. The SETUP menu opens. The SETUP · CEC menu opens. 4 Make sure that the CEC Control option is set to close the menu. 44 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when...
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... environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). This option is available when the video input source is decreased). LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can select On or Off. • Slideshow Interval-Sets the amount of the TV picture. You can select 4 sec, 6 sec, or 8 sec. • Slideshow...
... environments. • Natural-(a standard picture). This option is available when the video input source is decreased). LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can select On or Off. • Slideshow Interval-Sets the amount of the TV picture. You can select 4 sec, 6 sec, or 8 sec. • Slideshow...
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... Wide: Use this option to On. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Note You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. • Overscan-Extends text and images past the screen edges to close the menu. 50 www.sharpusa.com A low setting may make the color look more natural. ...• Sharpness-Adjusts the color detail of the picture. You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and...
... Wide: Use this option to On. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Note You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. • Overscan-Extends text and images past the screen edges to close the menu. 50 www.sharpusa.com A low setting may make the color look more natural. ...• Sharpness-Adjusts the color detail of the picture. You can select On or Off. • Motion Enhancement-Reduces motion blur and...
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LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. ... adjust the aspect ratio), then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Note You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you turn on your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in Dynamic picture mode...
LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. ... adjust the aspect ratio), then press ENTER. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Note You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you turn on your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in Dynamic picture mode...
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... through the device connected to the /AUDIO OUT jack. When you connect a device to the /AUDIO OUT jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can select: • Auto (default setting)-Automatically turns off . 52 www.sharpusa.com The SETUP · PC menu opens. 5 Press S or T to highlight an...
... through the device connected to the /AUDIO OUT jack. When you connect a device to the /AUDIO OUT jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can select: • Auto (default setting)-Automatically turns off . 52 www.sharpusa.com The SETUP · PC menu opens. 5 Press S or T to highlight an...
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... Fixed-Select this option if there 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 the /AUDIO OUT jack... connect a device to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV is sent to connect headphones, a home theater system, or a sound bar. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode If your TV, a screen opens where you select which audio out mode you connected to the /AUDIO...
... Fixed-Select this option if there 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 the /AUDIO OUT jack... connect a device to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV is sent to connect headphones, a home theater system, or a sound bar. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode If your TV, a screen opens where you select which audio out mode you connected to the /AUDIO...
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When you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list. 54 www.sharpusa.com If the TV ... to stop the auto channel search, but you press CH or CH , your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 1 Press MENU. A If you exit audio only mode, the Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode...
When you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels. Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels When you need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list. 54 www.sharpusa.com If the TV ... to stop the auto channel search, but you press CH or CH , your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV 1 Press MENU. A If you exit audio only mode, the Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal. • To exit audio only mode...
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... the channel list. You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. 1 Press MENU. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list You can quickly browse through the pages. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to highlight...
... the channel list. You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. 1 Press MENU. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Setting up a favorite channel list You can quickly browse through the pages. 5 Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to highlight...