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...voltage surges and built-up static charges. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. www.sharpusa.com 3 Servicing These servicing instructions are not considered defects. Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable...new surroundings for about finding a recycler in any way. • When your TV exhibits a distinct change the location of the TV. LC-42LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point....
...voltage surges and built-up static charges. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. www.sharpusa.com 3 Servicing These servicing instructions are not considered defects. Outdoor antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable...new surroundings for about finding a recycler in any way. • When your TV exhibits a distinct change the location of the TV. LC-42LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point....
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... Stick into the purple MHL port on your purchase of a high-quality Sharp product. Roku requires high-speed Internet and WiFi. (See page 22 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your LC-42LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Operate...Control.) DTS Sound™ DTS Sound delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass. 4 www.sharpusa.com Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV and enjoy. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your...
... Stick into the purple MHL port on your purchase of a high-quality Sharp product. Roku requires high-speed Internet and WiFi. (See page 22 for reliable and trouble-free performance. Your LC-42LB261U represents the state of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! Operate...Control.) DTS Sound™ DTS Sound delivers clear, crisp, and natural sound while providing deep enveloping bass. 4 www.sharpusa.com Sharp 42" LED TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Introduction Congratulations on your TV and enjoy. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your...
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www.sharpusa.com 5 LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If 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 face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in case you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in the future.
www.sharpusa.com 5 LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If 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 face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to use the stand in case you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in the future.
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Screw type Screw length # of screws M4 18 mm 4 LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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/...
Screw type Screw length # of screws M4 18 mm 4 LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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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See the instructions that secure the stand to your TV take type M6 screws. 7.87 in. (200 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) www.sharpusa.com 7 Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the back of your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 wall-mount bracket you purchased.
See the instructions that secure the stand to your TV take type M6 screws. 7.87 in. (200 mm) 7.87 in. (200 mm) www.sharpusa.com 7 Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the back of your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 wall-mount bracket you purchased.
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... TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front Front buttons LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power indicator Description Receives signals from the remote control. For more times to the next or previous channel...
... TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front Front buttons LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 Power indicator Description Receives signals from the remote control. For more times to the next or previous channel...
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... 13, 19, 24, or 27. For more information, see "Connecting a USB flash drive" on page 30 and "Using a USB flash drive" on page 47. Side LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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...
... 13, 19, 24, or 27. For more information, see "Connecting a USB flash drive" on page 30 and "Using a USB flash drive" on page 47. Side LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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...
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... or cable TV (no box)" on page 15, 20, or 25. OR Connect the video for a DVI device to TV audio through the external speakers. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 4 ANT/CABLE 5 PC IN 6 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack to listen to...
... or cable TV (no box)" on page 15, 20, or 25. OR Connect the video for a DVI device to TV audio through the external speakers. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV # Item 4 ANT/CABLE 5 PC IN 6 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack to listen to...
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.... 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 enter a digital sub-channel number. You can select Off, On Always, or On When Mute. See "Turning closed captioning...
.... 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 enter a digital sub-channel number. You can select Off, On Always, or On When Mute. See "Turning closed captioning...
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... connect a DVI device to your TV. Cautions • Check the jacks for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connection type and Cable connectors jack Optical digital audio Analog audio input Better than composite or coaxial Component video (requires an audio...
... connect a DVI device to your TV. Cautions • Check the jacks for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you have HDMI) LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connection type and Cable connectors jack Optical digital audio Analog audio input Better than composite or coaxial Component video (requires an audio...
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LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 ...
LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" 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 ...
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... cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box. 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...
... cable or satellite box. 7 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list. 8 Press S or T to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the cable or satellite box. 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...
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On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Cable or satellite box Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio cable ...
On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Cable or satellite box Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio cable ...
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... 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. 16 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector 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. 16 www.sharpusa.com LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on...
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See "Automatically scanning for channels. Coaxial (good) On your TV Coaxial cable connector LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Cable or satellite box ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV Coaxial cable 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and ...
See "Automatically scanning for channels. Coaxial (good) On your TV Coaxial cable connector LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Cable or satellite box ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV Coaxial cable 1 Make sure that your TV's power cord is unplugged and ...
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... be caused by a poor or weak signal 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/CABLE...
... be caused by a poor or weak signal 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/CABLE...
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... to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on page 12. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more information, see "What connection should use the best...
... to the HDMI OUT jack on the DVD or Blu-ray player. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on page 12. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more information, see "What connection should use the best...
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On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV DVD or Blu-ray player Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio ...
On your TV LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV DVD or Blu-ray player Component Audio cable video cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks audio jacks Component video cable Audio ...
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... Blu-ray player is analog. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on the AV cable connects to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on...
... Blu-ray player is analog. 3 Plug your TV's power cord into a power outlet, then turn on the AV cable connects to the green Y/VIDEO jack. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV AV (composite video) (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on...
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... Roku Streaming Stick 1 Plug the Roku Streaming Stick (not provided) into the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack on the side of your TV. 2 If your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick You can also switch to Roku mode by: • Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2(Roku) • Pressing MENU...
... Roku Streaming Stick 1 Plug the Roku Streaming Stick (not provided) into the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack on the side of your TV. 2 If your TV. LC-42LB261U Sharp 42" LED TV Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick You can also switch to Roku mode by: • Pressing INPUT and selecting HDMI 2(Roku) • Pressing MENU...