Sharp Lc50lb261u User Guide
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66 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight Time Setup, then press ENTER. The SETUP · TIME SETUP menu opens. 4Press S or T to highlight Sleep Timer, then press ENTER. A menu opens. 5Press S or T to select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. You can select Off, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 minutes, or 240 minutes. To turn off the sleep timer, select Off. 6Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Adjusting menu settings Selecting the menu language Your TV can display the on-screen menu in English, French, or Spanish. When you set your TV up for the first time, you select the language. You can change the menu language to a different language. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight Language, then press ENTER. A menu opens. 4Press S or T to highlight a language, then press ENTER. You can select English, Français, or Español. 5Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Note You can also press SLEEP to set the sleep timer.
67 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Turning Input Sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them. Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the INPUT SOURCE list when you press INPUT. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight Auto Input Sensing, then press ENTER. A menu opens. 4Press S or T to select On (turns on the input sensor) or Off (turns off the input sensor). 5Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify in the INPUT SOURCE list. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight Input Labels, then press ENTER. The SETUP · INPUT LABELS screen opens with the input source field highlighted. 4Press S or T to select the input source you want to label, then press X to move to the label field. 5Press S or T to select a character, then press Wor X to move to the previous or next character position. Repeat this step to enter additional characters. 6When you have completed the label, press ENTER to save your label and return to the previous menu. The next time you press INPUT, your label appears in the INPUT SOURCE list. 7Press EXIT to close the menu.
68 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Maintenance • Do not use your T V in areas that are too hot or too cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction. Your TV works best in temperatures that are comfortable to you. • Storage temperatures are 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C). • Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Cleaning the TV cabinet Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the cabinet is especially dirty, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe the cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry the cabinet. Cleaning the TV screen Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth. Troubleshooting Restoring settings to the defaults When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (including parental controls) are reset. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. The SETUP · RESET ALL menu opens.4Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. A message asks if you want to reset all TV settings to the default settings. 5Press S or T to select OK (to reset) or Cancel (to not reset), then press ENTER. If you select OK, your TV restarts and the EZ SETUP wizard opens. 6Go through the EZ SETUP wizard. For more information, see “Turning on your TV for the first time” on page37. Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting. 1Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3Press S or T to highlight System Information, then press ENTER. Information about the TV software version is displayed. 4Press MENU to return to the previous menu, or press EXIT to close the menu. War ning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel.
69 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Video and audio ProblemSolution Picture does not fill the screen. There are black bars around the picture.• Change the aspect ratio. An increasing amount of digital TV and movies are presented in wide screen (16:9). See the View Mode option in “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. No picture (screen is not lit) and no sound.• Press on the TV or the remote control. • Make sure that the Audio Only option is set to Off. See “Playing TV audio only” on page54. • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV. • Adjust the contrast and brightness. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. • Make sure that the correct video input source is selected. See “Selecting the video input source” on page39. • Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the incoming signal is compatible. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • Check the closed caption settings. Some TEXT modes can block the screen.Dark, poor, or no picture (screen is lit), but sound is good.• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • Adjust the brightness. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. • Make sure that the correct picture mode is selected. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier. • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a new set. • Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. No color, dark picture, or color is not correct.• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Adjust the color settings. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. • Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier. ProblemSolution
70 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Only snow (noise) appears on the screen.• Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier. Picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others. Sound is good.• The problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider. • If you connect to cable or satellite T V without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box. ProblemSolution Dotted lines or stripes appear on the screen.• Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. • If you are using an antenna and the signal strength is low, adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor antenna or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier. • Make sure that the video cables are connected securely to your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a new set. • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. After you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the T V to eliminate the interference. Double images. • Use a highly directional outdoor antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. The picture has a few bright or dark spots.• A few bright or dark spots on an LCD screen is normal. It does not affect the operation of your TV. ProblemSolution
71 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Remote control Good picture, but no sound.•Increase the volume. • Make sure that the sound is not muted. • Make sure that you do not have headphones connected. When headphones are connected, no sound comes from the TV speakers. • Make sure that the correct audio mode is selected. • Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV. • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See “Connecting a cable or satellite box” on page13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page18. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. • The audio cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a new set. Poor picture. • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see. • If an S-VHS camera or a camcorder is connected while another connected device is turned on, the picture may be poor. Turn off one or more devices. A retail banner is displayed.To turn off the retail banner: 1Press MENU, press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 2Press S or T to highlight Reset All, then press ENTER. 3Press S or T to highlight Retail Banner, then press ENTER. 4Press S or T to highight Off, then press ENTER. 5Press EXIT to close the menu. Good sound, but poor color.• Adjust the contrast, color, and brightness settings. See “Adjusting the TV picture” on page49. ProblemSolution Audio noise. • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. After you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the T V to eliminate the interference. No output from one of the speakers.• Adjust the audio balance. See “Adjusting sound settings” on page52. • Make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV. After images appear.• Do not display a still image, such as a logo, game, or computer image, for an extended period of time. This can cause a permanent after-image to be burned into the screen. This type of damage is not covered by your warranty. ProblemSolution Remote control does not work.• Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet. • Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensor on the front of the TV. • Point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on your TV. For the location of the remote control sensor, see “Front” on page8. • The supplied batteries are wrapped tightly in clear plastic. Make sure that you have removed this plastic from the batteries. • Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing remote control batteries” on page36. • Replace dead batteries with new batteries. See “Installing remote control batteries” on page36. ProblemSolution
72 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com General ProblemSolution No power. • Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to your TV and a power outlet. • Unplug the power cord, wait 60 seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV. • Other devices (for example, a surround sound receiver, external speakers, fans, or hair dryers) may be interfering with your TV. Try turning off one device at a time to determine which device is causing interference. After you have determined which device is causing interference, move it further from the TV to eliminate the interference. “No signal” error message is displayed.• Press INPUT and make sure that you have selected the correct input for the device or service you are trying to use. • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with that box to change channels. • Make sure that you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box. After Auto Channel Search, there are no channels.• Reception can vary by channel depending on the broadcast power level of a given station. Contact your cable or satellite TV provider. • Make sure that the antenna or cable/satellite TV is connected securely to your TV. • Try replacing the cable between the antenna/cable or cable/satellite box and your TV.One or more channels do not display.• Make sure that the channels are not blocked. See “Setting parental control levels” on page60. • Make sure that the channels are not hidden. The channel may have been deleted from the channel list. You can tune to the channel by pressing the number buttons or you can add the channel back to the channel list. See “Hiding channels” on page56. • If you are using a cable or satellite box, use the remote that came with that box to change channels. • Make sure that you have the correct input selected to view channels from the cable or satellite box. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low. To check the digital channel signal strength, see “Checking the digital signal strength” on page57. Password is lost. •Enter 9999 to access parental controls, then set a new password. See “Setting or changing the password” on page58. Some settings cannot be accessed.• If a setting is grayed, the setting is not available in the current video input mode. TV cabinet creaks.• When the TV is in use, the temperature rises naturally and may cause the cabinet to expand or contract which can cause a creaking noise. This is not a malfunction. Control buttons do not work.• Make sure that the Button Block option is set to Off. See “Locking control buttons” on page59. • Unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug the cord back in and turn on your TV. TV keeps turning off.• Make sure that the sleep timer is not turned on. See “Setting the sleep timer” on page66. A retail banner is displayed.• You selected “Store” mode when you ran the EZ SETUP wizard. Reset your TV to the factory defaults, then select Home on the What is your viewing environment screen. See “Restoring settings to the defaults” on page68. ProblemSolution
73 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com Roku Streaming Stick MHL-enabled device ProblemSolution I cannot see a picture on my TV.•Make sure that your TV is turned on. • Make sure that the mobile device is securely connected to the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack. See “Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick” on page22. • Make sure that the you have selected HDMI 2 (Roku) as the video input source. See “Selecting the video input source” on page39. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV. See “Adjusting the T V picture” on page49. I cannot hear sound.• Make sure that the you have selected HDMI 2 (Roku) as the video input source. See “Selecting the video input source” on page39. • If you are using external speakers, a sound bar, or a home theater system, make sure that the audio cables are connected securely. See “Connecting external speakers or a sound bar” on page32. • If you are using external speakers, a sound bar, or a home theater system, make sure that the volume is turned up and not muted. • If you are using external speakers, a sound bar, or a home theater system, make sure that you have selected the correct output mode. • Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV. See “Adjusting sound settings” on page52.I cannot connect to my wireless network.• Make sure that there are no obstructions, like cement walls, between your Roku Streaming Stick and your wireless router. •Make sure that you have selected the correct wireless router name on the “Wireless” screen. • If your network requires a password, make sure that you have entered the correct password. Passwords are case sensitive. • If you have turned off SSID broadcasting on your wireless router, select “My network is not shown” on the “Wireless” screen. • If you are not getting three or more signal-strength bars above your wireless network, adjust the location of your wireless router. I cannot stream Netflix movies through my Roku Streaming Stick.• Make sure that you have a Netflix unlimited streaming membership. Membership is required to instantly watch movies and TV episodes streaming from Netflix. I cannot watch all channels through my Roku Streaming Stick.• Not all channels are available in Canada. ProblemSolution The mobile device does not charge when connected to the HDMI 2/MHL jack.• Make sure that the Roku Streaming Stick is securely connected to the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack. See “Connecting an MHL-enabled device” on page23. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. An MHL cable may be difficult to identify. It may look like a micro USB-to-HDMI cable because the cable connectors are the same, but the cable itself is thinner. The cable also may not be labeled MHL. ProblemSolution
74 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com CEC-compatible device My T V is not displaying the video or playing the audio from the connected mobile device.• Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. An MHL cable may be difficult to identify. It may look like a micro USB-to-HDMI cable because the cable connectors are the same, but the cable itself is thinner. The cable also may not be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV. • Some apps may not work on your T V, depending on how the app developer programmed the app. My TV is playing the audio from a connected device but is not displaying the video.• Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. An MHL cable may be difficult to identify. It may look like a micro USB-to-HDMI cable because the cable connectors are the same, but the cable itself is thinner. The cable also may not be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the picture settings on your TV. • Some apps may not work on your T V, depending on how the app developer programmed the app. My TV is displaying the video from the connected device but is not playing the audio.• Make sure that the volume on your mobile device is turned up and not muted. • Make sure that the volume on your TV is turned up and not muted. • Make sure that the MHL cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that you are using an MHL cable. An MHL cable may be difficult to identify. It may look like a micro USB-to-HDMI cable because the cable connectors are the same, but the cable itself is thinner. The cable also may not be labeled MHL. • Try adjusting the audio settings on your TV. • Some apps may not work on your T V, depending on how the app developer programmed the app. ProblemSolution ProblemSolution My T V is not displaying the video from the connected CEC device.• Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. • Make sure that the correct video input source is selected. See “Selecting the video input source” on page39. • Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. • Try adjusting the TV picture. See “Adjusting the T V picture” on page49. • If the device is not a Sharp device, it may not be compatible with your TV. My T V is not playing the audio from the connected CEC device.• Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. See the documentation that came with the device. • Make sure that the TV volume is turned up and not muted. • Try adjusting the TV sound. See “Adjusting sound settings” on page52. • Make sure that the TV speakers are turned on and not muted. See “Adjusting sound settings” on page52. • Make sure that the CEC control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. •If you have connected an HDMI CEC audio receiver, adjust the volume on the receiver. When your TV detects an audio receiver, the T V speakers turn off and sound plays through receiver speakers only.
75 LC-50LB261U Sharp 50" LED TV www.sharpusa.com My TV’s remote control does not control the device.• Make sure that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the remote control sensors on your TV and the device. • If the device is not a Sharp device, all the buttons may not work. • Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. • If you are trying to control the volume on an HDMI CEC audio receiver using your TV remote control, make sure that the Audio Return Channel option on the CEC menu is set to On. See “Turning Audio Return Channel on or off” on page45. • The device may not support this feature. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. The device does not show up in the CEC Device list.• Make sure that the device is turned on. • Make sure that the HDMI cable is connected securely to your TV and the device. • Make sure that the device is connected to your TV with an HDMI cable. • Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. See the documentation that came with the device. • If the device is not a Sharp device, it may not be compatible with your TV. My device does not turn off when I turn off my T V.• Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. •Make sure that Device Auto Power Off is set to On on the CEC menu. See “Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off” on page44. • The device may not support this feature. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. ProblemSolution My T V does not turn on when I turn on my device.• Make sure that the CEC Control feature is turned on. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. •Make sure that TV Auto Power On is set to On on the CEC menu. See “Tu r n i n g T V Au to Power On on or off” on page44. • The device may not support this feature. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. The Audio Return Channel setting on the CEC menu keeps turning back on after it is turned off.• When Audio Return Channel is set to Off and CEC Control is set to On and you adjust the volume on the audio receiver, Audio Return Channel is automatically set to On. To prevent this from happening, turn off the CEC Control feature. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page43. I cannot select the Root Menu option on the CEC menu. OR The device’s root menu does not open when I select Root Menu on the CEC menu.• The device may not support this feature. See the documentation that came with the device for more information. Note If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again. ProblemSolution