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... photos 47 Viewing favorite photos 48 Viewing photos in a slideshow 48 Customizing slideshow settings 49 Adjusting the picture 49 Adjusting the TV picture 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the sound 52 Adjusting sound settings 52 Selecting the audio...
... photos 47 Viewing favorite photos 48 Viewing photos in a slideshow 48 Customizing slideshow settings 49 Adjusting the picture 49 Adjusting the TV picture 49 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 51 Setting the power on picture mode 51 Adjusting the computer image 52 Adjusting the sound 52 Adjusting sound settings 52 Selecting the audio...
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LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of cable entry as practical. ... risk of the TV. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your TV. Condensation may appear on , or make sure that the... the room rises suddenly. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. End of other than that the cable ground must be connected to rain or water. • If...
LC-50LB261U Power source Operate your TV only from the type of cable entry as practical. ... risk of the TV. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with your TV picture and sound, operating problems, or even damage, keep your TV. Condensation may appear on , or make sure that the... the room rises suddenly. Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. End of other than that the cable ground must be connected to rain or water. • If...
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...view compatible JPEG picture files. OR Connect an MHL-enabled device, such as HDMI but requires an audio connection)" on page 33. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a USB flash drive" on page 30 and "Using a USB flash drive" on page 47. Side LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED...Streaming Stick" on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. For more information, see "DVI (same as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, to view pictures and videos stored on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. Connect an HDMI device to this jack. Connect an HDMI device to this jack to...
...view compatible JPEG picture files. OR Connect an MHL-enabled device, such as HDMI but requires an audio connection)" on page 33. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack. For more information, see "Connecting a USB flash drive" on page 30 and "Using a USB flash drive" on page 47. Side LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED...Streaming Stick" on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. For more information, see "DVI (same as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, to view pictures and videos stored on pages 13, 19, 24, or 27. Connect an HDMI device to this jack. Connect an HDMI device to this jack to...
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.... See "Selecting a channel" on page 56. TV-Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust settings. -Press to navigate in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 49. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 41. See "Using an MHL-enabled ... 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. Press again to display TV status information, such as ...
.... See "Selecting a channel" on page 56. TV-Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust settings. -Press to navigate in "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 49. See "Setting up a favorite channel list" on page 56 and "Viewing a favorite channel" on page 41. See "Using an MHL-enabled ... 16 SLEEP 17 VIEW MODE 18 MUTE 19 CH /CH 20 MENU 21 FAVORITE 22 INFO* 23 HOME www.sharpusa.com LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Description Press to select the AV (picture) mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. Press again to display TV status information, such as ...
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LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna...the signal level for a channel is good on some channels and poor on page 54. See "Automatically scanning for channels. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to cable or satellite TV without a set -top box. • ...noise from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. • If you connect to a set -top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for channels" on others, the problem may be distorted. Contact your TV is still displayed ...
LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna...the signal level for a channel is good on some channels and poor on page 54. See "Automatically scanning for channels. The picture displayed on your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to cable or satellite TV without a set -top box. • ...noise from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. • If you connect to a set -top box and experience poor picture quality, you know exist, scan for channels" on others, the problem may be distorted. Contact your TV is still displayed ...
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LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with your devices. on your devices for the best picture and sound. Just remember to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on page 12. 34 www....
LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with your devices. on your devices for the best picture and sound. Just remember to the wall jack The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on page 12. 34 www....
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The wizard guides you 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. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to...
The wizard guides you 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. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 6 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press X to access the setting. 7 Press S or T to...
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... your TV. On-screen menu overview Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may vary from the actual screens on -screen menu. PICTURE menu (TV mode) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV SETUP menu (TV mode) PHOTOS menu (USB mode) SOUND menu (TV mode) Navigating the menus Press MENU to close the...
... your TV. On-screen menu overview Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may vary from the actual screens on -screen menu. PICTURE menu (TV mode) LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV SETUP menu (TV mode) PHOTOS menu (USB mode) SOUND menu (TV mode) Navigating the menus Press MENU to close the...
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... USB flash drive in the message that appears, then press ENTER. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV while viewing JPEG pictures. • The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with ".jpg" file extensions) and not all JPEG files are shown in file name order. 3 To... PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the favorite photo list. Note Photos are compatible with the first photo or folder highlighted. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 2 Press S or T to USB mode. OR If you do not press a button within 10 seconds, the control bar closes. They...
... USB flash drive in the message that appears, then press ENTER. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV while viewing JPEG pictures. • The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with ".jpg" file extensions) and not all JPEG files are shown in file name order. 3 To... PHOTOS menu. • FAVORITE to add or remove a photo from the favorite photo list. Note Photos are compatible with the first photo or folder highlighted. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 2 Press S or T to USB mode. OR If you do not press a button within 10 seconds, the control bar closes. They...
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The PHOTOS menu opens. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to improve the quality of the picture. You can select 4 sec, 6 sec, or 8 sec. • Slideshow Effect-Selects the way photos transition when moving to...Slideshow Repeat-Repeats the slideshow when it reaches the end. Significantly increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is set the HDMI, Component, AV, or VGA. • User-(customized picture). Your TV has a backlight that provides light for video games, animation, and in random ...
The PHOTOS menu opens. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to improve the quality of the picture. You can select 4 sec, 6 sec, or 8 sec. • Slideshow Effect-Selects the way photos transition when moving to...Slideshow Repeat-Repeats the slideshow when it reaches the end. Significantly increases the contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This selection is set the HDMI, Component, AV, or VGA. • User-(customized picture). Your TV has a backlight that provides light for video games, animation, and in random ...
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...appear with clear detail and smooth motion. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in the CHANNELS menu is not in the center. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the reds). • Noise Reduction-...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 set to hide edge artifacts. You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. • ...
...appear with clear detail and smooth motion. Note: Auto is only available when Auto View Mode in the CHANNELS menu is not in the center. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Note You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the reds). • Noise Reduction-...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 set to hide edge artifacts. You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. • ...
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The on picture mode You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. 3 Press S or T to close the menu. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting the power on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W... menu, or press EXIT to highlight On (when you turn on your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in before you are viewing. 1 Press MENU. The SETUP · RESET ALL menu opens....sharpusa.com 51 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on in Dynamic Mode, then press ENTER. 5 Press S or T...
The on picture mode You can also press VIEW MODE to select the aspect ratio. 3 Press S or T to close the menu. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting the power on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W... menu, or press EXIT to highlight On (when you turn on your TV, it will be in the picture mode it was in before you are viewing. 1 Press MENU. The SETUP · RESET ALL menu opens....sharpusa.com 51 Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on in Dynamic Mode, then press ENTER. 5 Press S or T...
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... you select Antenna, your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list. The CHANNELS menu opens. Notes • The picture turns off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. 1 Press MENU. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to... close the menu. A If you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels. 3 Press S or T to highlight Auto Channel Search, then press ENTER. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 1 Press MENU. The scan may take several minutes. When you exit audio only mode, the Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal...
... you select Antenna, your TV goes to the next or previous channel in the channel list. The CHANNELS menu opens. Notes • The picture turns off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. 1 Press MENU. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to... close the menu. A If you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels. 3 Press S or T to highlight Auto Channel Search, then press ENTER. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV 1 Press MENU. The scan may take several minutes. When you exit audio only mode, the Audio Only option is receiving a broadcast signal...
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..., then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Checking the digital signal strength You can label the channel to make it easier to identify. The CHANNELS · CHANNEL EDIT screen... opens with the channel number field highlighted. 3 Press S or T to experience picture degradation. 1 Press MENU. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to highlight Signal Strength, then press ENTER.
..., then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. The on -screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Checking the digital signal strength You can label the channel to make it easier to identify. The CHANNELS · CHANNEL EDIT screen... opens with the channel number field highlighted. 3 Press S or T to experience picture degradation. 1 Press MENU. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to highlight Signal Strength, then press ENTER.
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... adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set to your TV. • Make sure that the correct picture mode is connected correctly and securely. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no box)" on page 54. • Make sure that the antenna ...or cable TV is selected. Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. The station may be low. See "...
... adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set to your TV. • Make sure that the correct picture mode is connected correctly and securely. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no box)" on page 54. • Make sure that the antenna ...or cable TV is selected. Video and audio Problem Solution Picture does not fill the screen. The station may be low. See "...
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LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen. • Make ...or cable TV provider. • If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may be low. Try turning off one device at a time to your cable or satellite TV provider about ...upgrading to improve signal reception and picture quality. Problem Solution Only snow (noise) appears on page 57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal...
LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen. • Make ...or cable TV provider. • If you connect to cable or satellite TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may be low. Try turning off one device at a time to your cable or satellite TV provider about ...upgrading to improve signal reception and picture quality. Problem Solution Only snow (noise) appears on page 57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal...
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...securely to be poor. Make sure that you are installed correctly. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 36. This can make the picture difficult to close the menu. A retail banner is turned on page 18. • If you have headphones connected. Try turning off the .... 5 Press EXIT to see "Checking the digital signal strength" on your TV. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 52. • Make sure that the room is causing interference. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Audio noise. To check the digital channel signal strength, see . • If ...
...securely to be poor. Make sure that you are installed correctly. See "Installing remote control batteries" on page 36. This can make the picture difficult to close the menu. A retail banner is turned on page 18. • If you have headphones connected. Try turning off the .... 5 Press EXIT to see "Checking the digital signal strength" on your TV. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 52. • Make sure that the room is causing interference. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Audio noise. To check the digital channel signal strength, see . • If ...
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...If you are using an MHL cable. Membership is securely connected to identify. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 39. • If you are connected securely. See "Selecting the video input source" on page ...39. • Try adjusting the picture settings on page 23. • Make sure that the mobile device is required to the purple HDMI... on page 52. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution I cannot watch movies and TV episodes streaming from Netflix.
...If you are using an MHL cable. Membership is securely connected to identify. See "Adjusting the TV picture" on page 39. • If you are connected securely. See "Selecting the video input source" on page ...39. • Try adjusting the picture settings on page 23. • Make sure that the mobile device is required to the purple HDMI... on page 52. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution I cannot watch movies and TV episodes streaming from Netflix.
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...securely to your TV. • Some apps may not be difficult to identify. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV and the device. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. My TV is playing the audio from a connected...labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV and the device. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV CEC-compatible device Problem Solution My TV is not displaying the video from the connected CEC device. • Make sure that the...
...securely to your TV. • Some apps may not be difficult to identify. An MHL cable may be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV and the device. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. My TV is playing the audio from a connected...labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV and the device. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV CEC-compatible device Problem Solution My TV is not displaying the video from the connected CEC device. • Make sure that the...
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...U.S. HDMI The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Energy Star Your Sharp TV is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ... Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Picture, Sound) can be made with shielded cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with the instructions, may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the "Standard" mode. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Dolby License...
...U.S. HDMI The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Energy Star Your Sharp TV is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ... Standard Television Receiving Apparatus - Picture, Sound) can be made with shielded cables with metallic RF/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with the instructions, may exceed the limits required for the ENERGY STAR qualification in the "Standard" mode. LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV Dolby License...