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Sharp LC-42LB261U User manual

CABLE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
M4 × 20 mm screws
MH L
2
3
1
A RC
DV I
MHL
2
3
1
A RC
DV I
- OR -
A NT / C AB L E P C IN
Y/ VIDEO
COM P ON E N T / AV
PBPRLRP C / DV I
A U D IO I N
D IGIT A L A U D IO
OU T P U T
Roku Ready®
Your TV is certified to work with the
Roku Streaming Stick™.
Instantly stream 1000+ entertainment
channels, including Netflix, Hulu Plus,
Pandora, and more. Connect the
Streaming Stick (not included) to the
purple MHL port on your TV and enjoy.
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LC-42LB261U
Included accessories
Power cord
Note: Images do not necessarily represent the exact design of your television.
FIND YOUR
USER GUIDE ONLINE!
We are going green so a copy of your User Guide is
not provided in the box but is available online.
Go to www.sharpusa.com/manuals/hd.aspx.
Find your model and select Download Owner’s Manual.
Your online User Guide opens.
Features
Front view
Back view
OVER
STOP!
Do not plug your
power cord in until
all other devices
have been
connected.
Multi-purpose jack:
You can
plug any device that uses
HDMI into any HDMI jack.
However, certain devices
must be connected to a DVI,
MHL, or ARC jack. See the
instructions that came with
your DVI, ARC, MHL-enabled
device, or Roku Streaming
Stick™ for more information.
Using an HDMI cable (BEST)
How do I connect my TV to an antenna or cable wall jack?
START HERE
How do I attach the stand to my TV?
(not for wall mounting)
You’ll need: Phillips screwdriver and a soft surface to lay the TV on.
1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to
protect the screen.
2 Insert the TV stand into the TV.
3 Secure the TV stand with the four provided screws.
TV stand
M4 (20 mm length)
(4 pcs.)
/A U DI O
OU T
MH L
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3
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A RC
DV I
USB
Power indicator
Remote control sensor
MAKING CONNECTIONS
How do I watch TV
(cable or satellite box) or connect a device such as a DVD or
Blu-ray
Disc player, game console, Roku Streaming Stick™, or MHL-enabled device?
A NT / C AB L E P C IN
Y/ VIDEO
COM P ON E N T / AV
PBPRLRP C / DV I
A U D IO I N
D IGIT A L A U D IO
OU T P U T
A NT / C AB L E P C IN
Y/ VIDEO
COM P ON E N T / AV
PBPRLRP C / DV I
A U D IO I N
D IGIT A L A U D IO
OU T P U T
A NT / C A B L E P C IN
Y/VIDEO
COMPON ENT / AV
PBPRLRP C / DV I
A U DIO I N
DI GI T A L A U DIO
OU T P U T
Using component cables (BETTER)
- OR -
Using an AV cable (GOOD)
AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT
Note: The component and AV jacks are
shared. This means you can connect only
one component or AV device at a time.
We suggest upgrading to HDMI if your
device supports it.
Component cable option
AV cable option
AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Note: You can also connect a DVI device to your TV. See your online User Guide
for connection instructions.
VIDEO QUALITY
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
GOOD
HDMI video/audio
Component video and analog audio
Composite video and analog audio
(AV)
Coaxial video/audio
JACK TYPE CABLE CONNECTOR
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
Remote control
and two AAA
batteries
Power
connector
Which cables do you have?
Your TV has several different jacks for connecting devices. For the
best video quality, use the best available connection.
Note: Connect the yellow video
cable to the green Y/VIDEO jack
on the back of your TV.
How do I prepare my TV for wall mounting?
(not for use with the TV stand)
You’ll need: A soft surface to lay the TV on.
1Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to
protect the screen.
2See the instructions that came with your wall mount for more information
about how to correctly mount your TV.
Wall mount installation guide
(not included)
OR
2
LED TV
42"
V3 ENGLISH 14-1101
/A UD IO
OUT
OPTICAL
AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
INPUT SOURCE
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Component/AV
PC
USB(Photos)
A NT / C AB L E P C IN
Y/ VIDEO
COM P ON E N T / AV
PBPRLRP C / DV I
A U D IO I N
D IGIT A L A U D IO
OU T P U T
Using your remote control
Roku Ready® means you can use your Sharp remote to control the
Streaming Stick without having to pick up a different remote control.
MENU
PREVIOUS
MENU
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
OK
ENTER
SELECT
OK
ENTER
MOVE
SOUND
Adjust settings to affect sound quality.
PICTURE SOUND CHANNELS SETUP MHL/ACC
Sound Mode Standard
Balance 0
Bass 50
Treble 50
Speaker Auto
Digital Audio Output
Analog TV Sound Stereo
Audio Language English
INPUT
Opens the INPUT SOURCE list.
ENT
Jumps to a channel after selecting
with the 0–9 buttons.
SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
VIEW MODE
Changes how the picture is
displayed on the screen.
MUTE
Mutes the sound.
Channel
Changes the TV channels.
MENU
Opens the on-screen menu.
FAVORITE
Opens the Favorite Channel List.
INFO
TV: Opens a TV status banner.
Roku: Accesses special Roku
options when a Roku Streaming
StickTM is plugged in.
Arrows
TV: Navigate in on-screen menus.
Roku Streaming StickTM: Navigate
in Roku screens.
HOME
MHL: Opens the MHL device’s home
menu when an MHL device is plugged in.
RokuTM: Switches to a connected
Roku Streaming Stick.
Power
Turns your TV on or off.
Numbers
Enter channel numbers.
.
Enters a digital sub-channel
number (for example 4.1).
AUDIO
Selects an audio language,
if available.
AV MODE
Selects the picture mode.
FLASHBACK
Returns to the previous channel.
Volume
Changes the volume.
SOUND MODE
Selects the audio mode.
CC
Turns closed captioning on or off.
ENTER
Confirms selections or changes.
EXIT
TV: Closes the on-screen menu.
Roku: Closes menu or videos.
Media controls
CEC: Control HDMI-CEC devices
connected to your TV.
USB: Control the photo slideshow.
Roku: Control a movie or show
that is playing.
Note: Refer to the instructions that
came with your speakers for more
information.
On your TV, set the Digital Audio Out
option in the SOUND menu to PCM.
The best time to turn on your TV is after you have attached the
TV stand or wall-mounted your TV and connected all devices.
CONNECTING AUDIO DEVICES
How do I connect my TV to external speakers?
SOUNDBAR
SOUNDBAR
TURNING ON MY TV
When can I turn on my TV?
Normal: Original aspect ratio is
preserved. Black bars are present if
content is not widescreen (16:9).
Zoom: Expands the image to fill the
screen. The top and bottom of the
image may be cropped.
Wide: Displays content recorded in a
16:9 (wide-screen) aspect ratio.
Cinema: Stretches the image at the
edges, but keeps a clear image in the
center.
Auto: Automatically adjusts the image
based on the screen size and the TV
program. Select this option if you are
uncertain which aspect ratio to choose.
Note: Auto is only available when Auto
View Mode in the CHANNELS menu is set
to On.
What are my screen-size options?
When your television is in place:
1Plug one end of the power cord
into the AC IN connector on the
back of your TV and the other end
into a power outlet.
2Remove the remote control cover
and install the batteries, matching
the + and - symbols.
3Press (POWER) on your remote
control.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: Refer to the instructions that came
with your speakers for more information.
Using analog audio
Using digital audio
MENU
PREVIOUS
MENU
EXIT
EXIT
EXIT
OK
ENTER
SELECT
OK
ENTER
MOVE
Please select your language
Français
English
Español
Set menu language to English, Français, or Español.
EZ SETUP
One-year limited warranty
Visit www.sharpusa.com for details.
Need additional help?
See your online User Guide! This comprehensive
guide includes everything from basic how-to
steps to more advanced features.
Go to www.sharpusa.com/manuals/hd.aspx.
Find your model and select Download Owner’s
Manual. Your online User Guide opens.
We’re here for you.
www.sharpusa.com
For customer service, call: 855-544-2030
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All rights reserved. SHARP is a trademark of Sharp Electronics
Corporation; used under license by Best Buy China LTD.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
I already have a universal remote control. How do I make it control this TV?
If you already have a universal remote control that you would like to program to work with your TV and don’t want to use the included
Sharp remote control, see the table for common codes.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES
CABLE BOX, SATELLITE BOX, OR OTHER SET-TOP BOX
Cablevision 004, 014, 019, 022, 028, 081, 127, 236, 251,496
Charter 004, 014, 016, 019, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 081, 0093, 127, 175, 143, 251, 236, 393, 395, 409, 496, 0039, 0093,
0165, 0386, 0491, 0688, 0689, 0851, 1917, 10093, 10165, 10386, 10688, 10851, 10818,11602, 10818, 12360
Comcast 0093, 0165, 10032, 10036, 10093, 10153,10165, 10386, 10398, 10491, 10851, 10854, 11089, 11407, 11602
Cox 002, 008, 049, 050, 051, 052, 070, 071, 072, 073, 098, 102, 107, 139, 166, 167, 179, 0039, 0093, 0153, 0157, 0165, 0220, 0281,
0386, 0398, 0491, 0630, 0688, 0689, 0818, 0851,1004, 1006, 1010, 1022, 1025, 1079, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1100, 1137, 1139
Direct TV 10032, 10036, 10039, 10093, 10153, 10157, 10165, 10281, 10381, 10386, 10491, 10688, 10720, 10818, 10851, 10854, 11089, 11393,11589, 11602, 11917
Dish Network 005, 026, 091, 105, 106, 107, 108, 128, 129, 214, 521, 526, 546, 585, 591, 605, 606, 607, 608, 628, 629, 654, 655, 658, 663, 670
702,739, 740, 741, 803, 835, 965
Time Warner 016, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 073, 107, 179, 251, 363, 0026, 0039, 0090, 0091, 0093, 0107, 0129, 0141, 0153,
0157,0165, 0200, 0220, 0224, 0225, 0281, 0386, 0398, 0491, 0688, 0689, 0702, 0818, 0851, 1004, 1006, 1010, 1022, 1025, 1079,
1093,1094, 1095, 1100, 1137, 1139, 1197, 1602
Tivo
0011, 0020, 0025, 0028, 0033, 0034, 0077, 0132, 0151, 0154, 0235, 0236, 0361, 0375
Verizon
342, 0120, 0205, 0518, 0715, 0716, 0878, 3005, 3008, 3021, 3025, 3027, 3073, 3121, 3125, 3132, 3138, 3142, 3206, 3222
One for All 0039, 0093, 0157, 0165, 0386, 0688, 0689, 0818, 10093, 10818, 20048, 20848
Phillips 0002, 0111, 0202, 0224, 0228, 0502, 0509, 0603, 0813, 0907, 0913, 2550
RCA 005, 008, 018, 020, 067, 077, 083, 089, 097, 10093, 10818, 12360
Sony 00093, 00650, 00653, 00818, 01193, 01393, 01659
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLS
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