Sharp Lc50lb261u User Guide

50 LED TV
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
USER GUIDE
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CHILD SAFETY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
CAUTION   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Connecting a game console   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HDMI (best)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   24
Component video (better) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   25
AV (composite video) (good) . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Switching to USB mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Browsing photos  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewing favorite photos  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Viewing photos in a slideshow   . . ....

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Viewing system information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Video and audio   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Remote control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
General  . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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CHILD SAFETY
PROPER TELEVISION PLACEMENT MATTERS
THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY CARES 
•Manufacturers, retailers and the rest of the consumer electronics industry are 
committed to making home entertainment safe and enjoyable.
•As you enjoy your television, please note that all televisions - new and old- must be 
supported on proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer's 
recommendations. Televisions that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, 
shelves,...

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Important Safety 
Instructions
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8Do not install near any heat sources such as 
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9Do not defeat the safety purpose...

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Power source
Operate your TV only from the type of power source 
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of 
the type of power supplied to your home, consult an 
electrician or your local power company.
Servicing
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified 
service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric 
shock, do not perform any servicing other than that 
contained in the operating instructions unless you are 
qualified to do so.
CAUTION...

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Sharp 50 LED TV
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality 
Sharp product. Your LC-50LB261U represents the 
state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for 
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Roku Ready®
Your Sharp TV is certified to work with the Roku 
Streaming Stick® (sold separately) to instantly stream 
1000+ entertainment channels, including Netflix, 
M-GO, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, WatchESPN, Vudu, Amazon 
Instant Video,...

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Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket
Installing the stand
1Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches.
2Insert the stand column into the TV.
Notes
• If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand.
• Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in 
the future.