Sharp LC-50LB261U User Manual

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USER GUIDE
LC-50LB261U

Sharp LC-50LB261U Specifications

General

Brand	Sharp
Model	LC-50LB261U
Category	LED TV
Language	English

Summary

CHILD SAFETY

PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS

Guidelines for safe television placement to prevent tip-overs and injuries.

TUNE IN TO SAFETY

Essential safety recommendations for TV installation and use.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION

Advice on professional installation and choosing certified wall mounts.

MOVING AN OLDER TELEVISION TO A NEW PLACE IN YOUR HOME

Safety considerations for relocating older CRT televisions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DO NOT OPEN

Warnings about electrical hazards and not opening the TV casing.

LIGHTNING AND POWER LINE SAFETY

Precautions for lightning storms and proximity to power lines.

HANDLING THE LCD PANEL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Advice on handling the LCD panel and using specified replacement parts.

SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICE

Recommendation for routine safety checks after service or repair.

POWER SOURCE AND SERVICING GUIDELINES

POWER SOURCE OPERATION AND SERVICING

Guidelines for operating the TV from the correct power source and servicing.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Conditions that necessitate unplugging the TV and referring to service.

ANTENNA GROUNDING AND CONDENSATION MANAGEMENT

Advice on antenna grounding, condensation prevention, and mobile phone warnings.

END OF LIFE DIRECTIVES AND NON-ACTIVE PIXELS

Information on TV disposal, recycling, and explanation of non-active pixels.

SHARP TV FEATURES OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION TO THE SHARP LC-50LB261U TV

Congratulates the user and introduces the Sharp LC-50LB261U TV.

ROKU READY® CONNECTIVITY

Guide to connecting a Roku Streaming Stick for enhanced streaming capabilities.

MHL™ ENABLED DEVICE CONNECTION

Instructions for connecting MHL-enabled devices for screen mirroring.

CEC CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY

Explanation of HDMI CEC for seamless device communication.

DTS SOUND™ TECHNOLOGY

Details the audio quality benefits provided by DTS Sound.

INSTALLING THE TV STAND OR WALL-MOUNT BRACKET

INSTALLING THE TV STAND

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the TV stand securely.

NOTES ON STAND INSTALLATION

Important notes regarding stand installation and future wall-mounting.

WALL-MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

WARNING FOR WALL-MOUNTING

Warning about secure attachment and using UL Listed mounts.

INITIAL STEP FOR WALL MOUNT

The first step of carefully placing the TV face-down for wall mounting.

REMOVING THE TV STAND FOR WALL MOUNTING

WALL MOUNT SCREW AND HOLE SPECIFICATIONS

Information on screw types (M6) and mounting hole dimensions for wall mounts.

TV COMPONENTS OVERVIEW

PACKAGE CONTENTS AND FRONT VIEW

Details of items included in the package and the TV's front panel components.

FRONT BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Explanation of the function of each button on the TV's front panel.

SIDE PANEL CONNECTORS

AUDIO AND HDMI/DVI/MHL/ARC PORTS

Description of side panel jacks for audio, HDMI, MHL, and ARC connections.

USB PORT FUNCTIONALITY

Description of the USB port for connecting flash drives and other devices.

BACK PANEL CONNECTORS

DIGITAL AUDIO, COMPONENT/AV, AND ANT/CABLE PORTS

Description of back panel jacks for digital audio, component/AV, and antenna/cable.

PC AND PC/DVI AUDIO IN PORTS

Description of back panel jacks for PC video (VGA) and audio connections.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Detailed explanation of each button's function on the TV remote control.

SELECTING THE BEST VIDEO CONNECTION

VIDEO QUALITY AND CABLE IDENTIFICATION

Guide to choosing optimal connection types based on video quality and cable connectors.

CONNECTION CAUTIONS

Important safety precautions and advice for making secure TV connections.

CONNECTING A CABLE OR SATELLITE BOX

HDMI CONNECTION (BEST QUALITY)

Step-by-step instructions for connecting via HDMI for superior video quality.

CONNECTING A CABLE OR SATELLITE BOX VIA DVI

DVI CONNECTION WITH AUDIO REQUIREMENT

How to connect a DVI device, noting the need for a separate audio connection.

CONNECTING A CABLE OR SATELLITE BOX VIA COMPONENT VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO (BETTER QUALITY)

Instructions for connecting via component video for improved quality over composite.

CONNECTING A CABLE OR SATELLITE BOX VIA COMPOSITE VIDEO

COMPOSITE VIDEO (GOOD QUALITY)

Instructions for connecting via composite video, often labeled AV.

CONNECTING AN ANTENNA OR CABLE TV (NO BOX)

COAXIAL CONNECTION FOR ANTENNA/CABLE

How to connect an antenna or cable TV directly using a coaxial cable.

CONNECTING ANTENNA/CABLE TV (NO BOX) NOTES

NOTES ON ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTION AND SIGNAL

Tips on coaxial cables, signal strength, and troubleshooting reception issues.

CONNECTING A DVD OR BLU-RAY PLAYER

HDMI CONNECTION FOR DVD/BLU-RAY

Step-by-step guide for connecting DVD or Blu-ray players using HDMI.

CONNECTING DVD/BLU-RAY PLAYER VIA COMPONENT VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTION FOR DVD/BLU-RAY

Instructions for connecting DVD/Blu-ray players using component video cables.

CONNECTING DVD/BLU-RAY PLAYER VIA COMPOSITE VIDEO

COMPOSITE VIDEO CONNECTION FOR DVD/BLU-RAY

Instructions for connecting DVD/Blu-ray players using composite AV cables.

CONNECTING A ROKU STREAMING STICK

USING THE PURPLE HDMI 2/MHL JACK FOR ROKU

Specific instruction to use the HDMI 2/MHL jack for connecting a Roku Streaming Stick.

CONNECTING AN MHL-ENABLED DEVICE

USING THE PURPLE HDMI 2/MHL JACK FOR MHL DEVICES

Specific instruction to use the HDMI 2/MHL jack for connecting MHL-enabled devices.

CONNECTING A GAME CONSOLE

HDMI CONNECTION FOR GAME CONSOLES

Step-by-step guide for connecting game consoles using HDMI for optimal performance.

CONNECTING GAME CONSOLE VIA COMPONENT VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO CONNECTION FOR GAME CONSOLES

Instructions for connecting game consoles using component video cables.

CONNECTING GAME CONSOLE VIA COMPOSITE VIDEO

COMPOSITE VIDEO CONNECTION FOR GAME CONSOLES

Instructions for connecting game consoles using composite AV cables.

CONNECTING A COMPUTER

HDMI CONNECTION FOR COMPUTERS

Step-by-step guide for connecting computers to the TV via HDMI.

CONNECTING A COMPUTER VIA DVI

DVI CONNECTION WITH AUDIO REQUIREMENT

How to connect a computer via DVI, noting the need for a separate audio connection.

CONNECTING A COMPUTER VIA VGA

VGA AND AUDIO CONNECTION FOR COMPUTERS

Instructions for connecting computers using VGA and audio cables.

CONNECTING A USB FLASH DRIVE

CAUTION DURING USB FLASH DRIVE USE

Warning against removing the USB drive or turning off the TV while in use.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

HEADPHONE USAGE WARNING AND NOTES

Warnings about headphone volume and notes on audio output options.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OR SOUND BAR

DIGITAL AUDIO CONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SOUND

Instructions for connecting external speakers or sound bars via digital optical audio.

CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS OR SOUND BAR VIA ANALOG AUDIO

ANALOG AUDIO CONNECTION FOR EXTERNAL SOUND

Instructions for connecting external speakers or sound bars via analog audio jacks.

CONNECTING A HOME THEATER SYSTEM

GENERAL CONNECTION ADVICE FOR MULTIPLE DEVICES

General advice on making connections for home theater systems with various devices.

CONNECTING POWER TO THE TV

POWER CONNECTION CAUTIONS

Cautions regarding power source and unplugging the TV when not in use.

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES AND AIMING

Guide for battery installation and proper aiming of the remote control.

INITIAL TV SETUP WIZARD (EZ SETUP)

SELECTING LANGUAGE AND TIME ZONE

Steps for setting the TV's language and time zone during initial setup.

SETTING VIEWING ENVIRONMENT AND TUNER MODE

Guide to selecting viewing mode (Home/Store) and tuner mode (Antenna/Cable/Satellite).

INITIAL TV SETUP WIZARD CONTINUED

SCANNING FOR CHANNELS

Steps for scanning for available channels based on the selected tuner mode.

UNDERSTANDING BASIC TV OPERATIONS

TURNING THE TV ON OR OFF

Instructions for powering the TV on and off, including standby mode.

SELECTING THE VIDEO INPUT SOURCE

Guide on how to switch between different connected video sources.

ON-SCREEN MENU NAVIGATION AND OVERVIEW

MENU NAVIGATION GUIDE

Instructions on using the remote control to navigate TV menus and options.

PICTURE, SOUND, AND CHANNELS MENUS

Overview of the main menu sections and their general purpose.

MANAGING CHANNELS AND VOLUME

SELECTING CHANNELS AND VIEWING INFORMATION

Methods for selecting channels and displaying program information.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

How to increase, decrease, or mute the TV's audio volume.

USING A ROKU STREAMING STICK

USB MODE SWITCHING AND PHOTO BROWSING

Accessing USB mode and navigating photo files from a flash drive.

SWITCHING BETWEEN CONNECTED DEVICES

SWITCHING BACK TO ROKU OR MHL DEVICES

How to switch input sources back to Roku or MHL-enabled devices.

USING AN MHL-ENABLED DEVICE

CONNECTING AND ACCESSING MHL MENUS

Steps for connecting MHL devices and accessing their menus on the TV.

USING CEC CONTROL

TURNING CEC CONTROL ON OR OFF

Guide to enabling or disabling the CEC Control feature for device interaction.

CEC CONTROL FEATURES

DEVICE AUTO POWER OFF AND TV AUTO POWER ON

Settings for automatically powering CEC devices and the TV on or off.

AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL AND CEC DEVICE LISTS

Managing ARC and viewing connected CEC-compatible devices.

CEC CONTROL DEVICE MANAGEMENT

SELECTING A CEC-COMPATIBLE DEVICE

How to choose and connect to a specific CEC-compatible device.

OPENING A CEC-COMPATIBLE DEVICE'S ROOT MENU

Accessing a CEC device's main menu for control via the TV remote.

USING A USB FLASH DRIVE FOR PHOTO VIEWING

USB MODE SWITCHING AND PHOTO BROWSING

Accessing USB mode and navigating photo files from a flash drive.

VIEWING AND CUSTOMIZING PHOTOS FROM USB

VIEWING FAVORITE PHOTOS

Browsing photos previously marked as favorites.

VIEWING PHOTOS IN A SLIDESHOW

Instructions for viewing photos from a USB drive as a slideshow.

CUSTOMIZING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS

ADJUSTING SLIDESHOW REPEAT, SHUFFLE, INTERVAL, AND EFFECT

Options to customize slideshow behavior and transitions.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS

ADJUSTING TV PICTURE QUALITY

Guide to optimizing picture quality by adjusting various display settings.

PICTURE SETTING ADJUSTMENTS

AUTOMATIC ASPECT RATIO ADJUSTMENT

How to use Auto View Mode for automatic aspect ratio adjustments.

SETTING POWER-ON PICTURE MODE

How to configure the default picture mode when the TV is turned on.

ADVANCED PICTURE AND COMPUTER IMAGE SETTINGS

COMPUTER IMAGE ADJUSTMENT AND PICTURE NOTES

Adjusting computer display settings and notes on picture options.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT AND AUDIO OUTPUT OPTIONS

ADJUSTING SOUND SETTINGS

Guide to optimizing audio quality by adjusting sound modes, balance, and treble.

AUDIO OUTPUT SELECTIONS

SELECTING AUDIO OUT MODE

Choosing where TV audio is played (headphones, speakers, or external devices).

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIO CONTROL

PLAYING TV AUDIO ONLY AND SCANNING CHANNELS

Using audio-only mode and automatically scanning for channels.

CHANNEL LABELS AND SIGNAL STRENGTH CHECK

Adding channel labels and checking digital signal strength.

PARENTAL CONTROLS SETUP AND MANAGEMENT

SETTING OR CHANGING THE PARENTAL PASSWORD

Procedures for setting or changing the parental control access password.

PARENTAL CONTROL FEATURES

LOCKING CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE TV

How to lock the physical buttons on the TV using the remote control.

BLOCKING UNRATED TV PROGRAMS

How to block TV programs that do not have assigned ratings.

SETTING PARENTAL CONTROL LEVELS

SETTING TV AND MOVIE RATING LEVELS

Guide to setting parental control levels for TV and movie content based on ratings.

DOWNLOADING RATING INFORMATION

How to download rating information to assist with parental control setup.

USING CLOSED CAPTIONING

TURNING CLOSED CAPTIONING ON OR OFF

Steps to enable, disable, or set closed captioning display modes.

CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES AND CUSTOMIZATION

SELECTING ANALOG AND DIGITAL CAPTIONING MODES

Choosing different captioning display modes for analog and digital channels.

CUSTOMIZING DIGITAL CLOSED CAPTIONING APPEARANCE

Adjusting the look of digital closed captions, including size, font, and color.

TIME AND MENU SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT

SETTING THE TV CLOCK AND ADJUSTING MENU LANGUAGE

Procedures for setting the TV clock and changing the on-screen menu language.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER AND INPUT SENSOR

Configuring the sleep timer and input sensor features.

INPUT SOURCE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

LABELING INPUT SOURCES AND CLEANING THE TV

Assigning labels to inputs and instructions for cleaning the TV cabinet and screen.

RESTORING DEFAULT SETTINGS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Resetting TV settings and general troubleshooting advice.

TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO AND AUDIO ISSUES

ASPECT RATIO AND NO PICTURE/SOUND PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting steps for aspect ratio issues, black bars, and complete loss of picture/sound.

PICTURE PROBLEMS WITH SOUND PRESENT

Steps to resolve picture quality issues when sound is functioning correctly.

COLOR DISPLAY AND INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect color display, dots, stripes, and interference patterns.

CONTINUED VIDEO AND AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING

SNOWY PICTURE, INTERMITTENT CHANNELS, AND SIGNAL ISSUES

Resolving static, channel reception problems, and weak signal issues.

DOUBLE IMAGES AND BRIGHT/DARK SPOTS

Troubleshooting steps for double images and explanation of normal LCD bright/dark spots.

AUDIO ISSUES AND REMOTE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING

NO SOUND, POOR PICTURE, AND RETAIL BANNER ISSUES

Steps for no sound, poor picture quality, and turning off retail banners.

REMOTE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional remote control.

GENERAL TV TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER, SIGNAL, CHANNEL, AND PASSWORD ISSUES

Resolving power failures, "no signal" errors, missing channels, and lost passwords.

SETTINGS ACCESS, CABINET NOISES, AND TV SHUTOFF

Addressing inaccessible settings, normal cabinet noises, and unexpected TV turn-off.

ROKU STREAMING STICK TROUBLESHOOTING

ROKU CONNECTIVITY, STREAMING, AND CHANNEL ISSUES

Resolving network, streaming, and channel problems with Roku devices.

MHL DEVICE CHARGING AND CONNECTION ISSUES

Troubleshooting mobile device charging and connection problems via MHL.

CEC-COMPATIBLE DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING

CEC DEVICE VIDEO, AUDIO, AND POWER ISSUES

Resolving video, audio, and power control issues with CEC-compatible devices.

CEC MENU AND ROOT MENU ACCESS ISSUES

Troubleshooting problems with CEC menu options and accessing device root menus.

USING A USB FLASH DRIVE FOR PHOTO VIEWING

USB MODE SWITCHING AND PHOTO BROWSING

Accessing USB mode and navigating photo files from a flash drive.

VIEWING AND CUSTOMIZING PHOTOS FROM USB

VIEWING FAVORITE PHOTOS AND SLIDESHOWS

Browsing favorite photos and viewing them in a slideshow.

CUSTOMIZING SLIDESHOW SETTINGS

Adjusting slideshow repeat, shuffle, interval, and effect options.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT AND SETTINGS

ADJUSTING TV PICTURE QUALITY

Guide to optimizing picture quality by adjusting various display settings.

PICTURE SETTING ADJUSTMENTS

AUTOMATIC ASPECT RATIO ADJUSTMENT

How to use Auto View Mode for automatic aspect ratio adjustments.

SETTING POWER-ON PICTURE MODE

How to configure the default picture mode when the TV is turned on.

ADVANCED PICTURE AND COMPUTER IMAGE SETTINGS

COMPUTER IMAGE ADJUSTMENT AND PICTURE NOTES

Adjusting computer display settings and notes on picture options.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT AND AUDIO OUTPUT OPTIONS

ADJUSTING SOUND SETTINGS AND AUDIO MODES

Guide to optimizing audio quality and selecting audio output modes.

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIO CONTROL

PLAYING TV AUDIO ONLY AND SCANNING CHANNELS

Using audio-only mode and automatically scanning for channels.

CHANNEL LABELS AND SIGNAL STRENGTH CHECK

Adding channel labels and checking digital signal strength.

PARENTAL CONTROLS SETUP AND MANAGEMENT

SETTING OR CHANGING THE PARENTAL PASSWORD

Procedures for setting or changing the parental control access password.

PARENTAL CONTROL FEATURES

LOCKING CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE TV

How to lock the physical buttons on the TV using the remote control.

BLOCKING UNRATED TV PROGRAMS

How to block TV programs that do not have assigned ratings.

SETTING PARENTAL CONTROL LEVELS

SETTING TV AND MOVIE RATING LEVELS

Guide to setting parental control levels for TV and movie content based on ratings.

DOWNLOADING RATING INFORMATION

How to download rating information to assist with parental control setup.

USING CLOSED CAPTIONING

TURNING CLOSED CAPTIONING ON OR OFF

Steps to enable, disable, or set closed captioning display modes.

CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES AND CUSTOMIZATION

SELECTING ANALOG AND DIGITAL CAPTIONING MODES

Choosing different captioning display modes for analog and digital channels.

CUSTOMIZING DIGITAL CLOSED CAPTIONING APPEARANCE

Adjusting the look of digital closed captions, including size, font, and color.

TIME AND MENU SETTINGS ADJUSTMENT

SETTING THE TV CLOCK AND ADJUSTING MENU LANGUAGE

Procedures for setting the TV clock and changing the on-screen menu language.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER AND INPUT SENSOR

Configuring the sleep timer and input sensor features.

INPUT SOURCE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

LABELING INPUT SOURCES AND CLEANING THE TV

Assigning labels to inputs and instructions for cleaning the TV cabinet and screen.

RESTORING DEFAULT SETTINGS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Resetting TV settings and general troubleshooting advice.

TROUBLESHOOTING VIDEO AND AUDIO ISSUES

ASPECT RATIO AND NO PICTURE/SOUND PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting steps for aspect ratio issues, black bars, and complete loss of picture/sound.

PICTURE PROBLEMS WITH SOUND PRESENT

Steps to resolve picture quality issues when sound is functioning correctly.

COLOR DISPLAY AND INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS

Troubleshooting steps for incorrect color display, dots, stripes, and interference patterns.

CONTINUED VIDEO AND AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING

SNOWY PICTURE, INTERMITTENT CHANNELS, AND SIGNAL ISSUES

Resolving static, channel reception problems, and weak signal issues.

DOUBLE IMAGES AND BRIGHT/DARK SPOTS

Troubleshooting steps for double images and explanation of normal LCD bright/dark spots.

AUDIO ISSUES AND REMOTE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING

NO SOUND, POOR PICTURE, AND RETAIL BANNER ISSUES

Steps for no sound, poor picture quality, and turning off retail banners.

REMOTE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional remote control.

GENERAL TV TROUBLESHOOTING

POWER, SIGNAL, CHANNEL, AND PASSWORD ISSUES

Resolving power failures, "no signal" errors, missing channels, and lost passwords.

SETTINGS ACCESS, CABINET NOISES, AND TV SHUTOFF

Addressing inaccessible settings, normal cabinet noises, and unexpected TV turn-off.

ROKU STREAMING STICK TROUBLESHOOTING

ROKU CONNECTIVITY, STREAMING, AND CHANNEL ISSUES

Resolving network, streaming, and channel problems with Roku devices.

MHL DEVICE CHARGING AND CONNECTION ISSUES

Troubleshooting mobile device charging and connection problems via MHL.

CEC-COMPATIBLE DEVICE TROUBLESHOOTING

CEC DEVICE VIDEO, AUDIO, AND POWER ISSUES

Resolving video, audio, and power control issues with CEC-compatible devices.

CEC MENU AND ROOT MENU ACCESS ISSUES

Troubleshooting problems with CEC menu options and accessing device root menus.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, AND SCREEN SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details on TV dimensions, weight, screen size, and resolution.

INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS AND TUNER SPECIFICATIONS

Information on available input/output ports and tuner capabilities.

POWER, MISCELLANEOUS, AND MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption, OSD languages, V-Chip, VESA mount, and other specs.

PROGRAMMING UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS

UNIVERSAL REMOTE CODE FINDING AND PROGRAMMING TIPS

Guide to finding and programming universal remote control codes.

COMMON UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL CODES

A list of common remote control codes for various devices.

LEGAL NOTICES AND TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

FCC AND CANADIAN COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Regulatory compliance information from FCC and Industry Canada.

DOLBY, HDMI, DTS SOUND™, AND MHL™ TRADEMARKS

Licensing and trademark information for various audio and interface technologies.

ENERGY STAR QUALIFICATION AND PRODUCT INFO

Information on ENERGY STAR qualification and product support links.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SHARP TELEVISIONS

WARRANTY DEFINITIONS AND COVERAGE DETAILS

Definitions of warranty terms and what is covered under the limited warranty.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE AND COVERAGE EXCLUSIONS

Instructions for warranty service and a list of what the warranty does not cover.