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- Page 1 User Guide 50" LED TV LC-50LB150U Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . - Page 3 Contents Connecting a computer ........... . 28 Using VGA (most common) .
- Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 78 One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions ....... 79...
- Page 5 Contents www.sharpusa.com...
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Page 6: Child Safety
CHILD SAFETY It makes a difference how and where you use your flat panel display As you enjoy your new product, keep these safety tips in mind The issue The home theater entertainment experience is a growing trend, and larger TVs are popular purchases. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as Instructions power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to CAUTION rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or... -
Page 8: Caution
Non-active pixels requirements for the grounding electrode. The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. -
Page 9: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality (up from 720 lines in the last generation of HDTVs), Sharp product. Your LC-50LB150U represents the and special motion-detection technology, you will state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for experience a picture with clearer detail and reliable and trouble-free performance. -
Page 10: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket 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. - Page 11 Sharp 50" LED TV 3 Insert the stand column into the TV. 4 Secure the TV stand to your TV using the four provided M4 (8 mm) screws. (These are the short screws.) Screw type Screw length # of screws 8 mm www.sharpusa.com...
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Page 12: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • This TV is intended to be supported by a UL Listed wall mount bracket with suitable weight/load. (See “Miscellaneous” on page 76.) • To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions. - Page 13 Sharp 50" LED TV 4 Remove the screws in the mounting holes on the back of your TV, then follow the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket. Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased.
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Page 14: Tv Components
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV TV components # Item Description The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote Package contents control. Do not block. • 50" LED TV Remote control The power indicator: sensor and • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) •... -
Page 15: Side
Sharp 50" LED TV Side # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For more information, see /AUDIO OUT “Connecting headphones” on page “Using analog audio” on page 34. -
Page 16: Back
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Back # Item Description Plug the power cord into this Power connector connector. Connect a digital audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack to listen to TV audio DIGITAL AUDIO through the external speakers. -
Page 17: Remote Control
Sharp 50" LED TV Remote control # Button Description Press to select the sound mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. For more SOUND MODE information, see “Sound Mode” in “Adjusting sound settings” on page 45. Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select Off, On Always or On When Mute. -
Page 18: What Connection Should I Use
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV What connection should I Connection type and Cable connectors use? jack Your TV has several connection types for Optical digital connecting devices to your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection. -
Page 19: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?”... -
Page 20: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 21: Using Component Video (Better)
Sharp 50" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or On your TV satellite box Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 22: Using Composite Video (Good)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV Cable or... -
Page 23: Using Coaxial (Good)
Sharp 50" LED TV Using coaxial (good) On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect a cable or satellite box using coaxial: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. -
Page 24: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Antenna or cable TV (no box) Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV To connect an antenna or cable TV (no box): 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. -
Page 25: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?”... -
Page 26: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 27: Using Component Video (Better)
Sharp 50" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player Component Analog audio video cable cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 28: Using Composite Video (Good)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player... -
Page 29: Connecting An Mhl-Enabled Device
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting an MHL-enabled device You can connect an MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, and view your device’s screen on your TV. Side of TV On your TV MHL-enabled device HDMI cable... -
Page 30: Connecting A Game Console
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a game console Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable Game connector console HDMI jack HDMI cable To connect a game console using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off. -
Page 31: Using Component Video (Better)
Sharp 50" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV Game console Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 32: Using Composite Video (Good)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using composite video (good) Notes • Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. • The yellow video connector on the AV cable connects to the green COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV Game console... -
Page 33: Connecting A Computer
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a computer Using VGA (most common) On your TV Audio cable VGA cable VGA cable with stereo connector mini plug Audio cable with stereo mini plug PC IN jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack Back of TV To connect a computer using VGA: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. -
Page 34: Using Hdmi (Best)
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable HDMI cable connector HDMI jack To connect a computer using HDMI: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. -
Page 35: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
Sharp 50" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 3/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 36: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive To connect a USB flash drive: 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV. Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive. -
Page 37: Connecting Headphones
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, the TV speakers muted. Warning Loud noise can damage your hearing. When using headphones, use the lowest volume setting on your headphones that still lets you hear the sound. Side of TV... -
Page 38: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a basic home theater system Using digital audio On your TV Home theater system Digital optical audio cable connector Digital optical audio jack Digital optical audio cable To connect a basic home theater system or sound bar using digital audio: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system or sound bar is turned off. -
Page 39: Using Analog Audio
Sharp 50" LED TV Using analog audio When you connect a home theater system or sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV On your TV Home theater system 3.5mm audio cable connector... -
Page 40: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices Cable or satellite box DVD or Blu-ray player AV receiver Game console USB flash drive Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack Computer The connections you make depend on the video and audio jacks available on your devices. Refer to the documentation that came with your devices for connection information. -
Page 41: Connecting Power
Sharp 50" LED TV Connecting power To connect the power: 1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet. Caution •... -
Page 42: Using The Remote Control
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using the remote control Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat Installing remote control batteries registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the To install remote control batteries:... -
Page 43: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time
Sharp 50" LED TV Turning on your TV for the 6 Press to highlight Time Zone, then press to access the setting. first time 7 Press to select your time zone. You can select Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Atlantic, or Newfoundland, The first time you turn on your TV, the EZ SETUP then press ENTER, MENU, or . - Page 44 LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV 13 Press to highlight Antenna, Cable, or B If you select Cable, a message asks if you Satellite Box, then press ENTER. have a cable box: A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels.
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Page 45: Understanding The Basics
Sharp 50" LED TV Understanding the basics C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your TV: Turning your TV on or off To turn your TV on or off: 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to your TV and a power outlet. -
Page 46: On-Screen Menu Overview
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV On-screen menu overview SETUP menu (TV mode) Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. • Menus in this manual are described in TV mode, unless otherwise indicated. -
Page 47: Selecting A Channel
Sharp 50" LED TV Selecting a channel Viewing channel information To select a channel: To view channel information: • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous • Press INFO to view an information banner. The channel on the memorized channel list. -
Page 48: Adjusting The Picture
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the picture • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may make the color look artificial. Adjusting the TV picture • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. -
Page 49: Setting The Power On Picture Mode
Sharp 50" LED TV • Overscan—Extends text and images past Setting the power on picture mode the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. You can set the picture mode your TV uses when You can select On or Off. you turn it on. -
Page 50: Adjusting The Computer Image
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting the computer image When you connect a computer to your TV using the PC IN jack, you may need to adjust the computer Adjusting sound settings image to improve the quality. -
Page 51: Selecting The Audio Out Mode
Sharp 50" LED TV • Analog TV Sound—(Analog channels only) Selecting the audio out mode Selects the audio mode. You can select: If your TV is on when you connect a device to the • Mono—Select this option if there is noise /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV, a screen or static on weak stereo broadcasts. -
Page 52: Playing Tv Audio Only
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Playing TV audio only To automatically scan for channels: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. 2 Press to highlight CHANNELS, then press or ENTER. - Page 53 Sharp 50" LED TV B If you select Cable, a message asks if you C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks have a cable box: how you connected the satellite box to your • Select No, then press ENTER if no cable box is connected.
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Page 54: Hiding Channels
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Hiding channels Setting up a favorite channel list You can hide channels in the channel list. When you You can create a favorite channel list so you can press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden quickly browse through your favorite channels by channels. -
Page 55: Adding Or Changing A Channel Label
Sharp 50" LED TV Adding or changing a channel label Checking the digital signal strength If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the You can check the digital signal strength to channel to make it easier to identify. You can also determine if you need to adjust your antenna or relabel a channel that is already labeled. -
Page 56: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio 3 Press to highlight Parental Controls, then press ENTER. The Enter password screen Auto View Mode automatically changes how the opens. picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the TV program you are viewing. -
Page 57: Locking Control Buttons
Sharp 50" LED TV Locking control buttons Blocking unrated TV When the button block is turned On, the buttons Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows on the side of your TV are locked, and you can only are not rated. -
Page 58: Setting Parental Control Levels
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Setting parental control levels Canadian French ratings You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Exempt programming Canada. General audiences U.S. rating levels 8ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older 13ans+ Suitable for children 13 and older U.S. -
Page 59: Downloading Rating Information
Sharp 50" LED TV 5 Press to highlight U.S. V-CHIP, then press Downloading rating information ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select If the program you are viewing has downloadable Canada V-CHIP.) rating information, you can download the U.S. V-CHIP information to use when setting parental controls. -
Page 60: Using Closed Captioning
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using closed captioning 5 Press to highlight Open V-CHIP, then press ENTER. The SETUP · PARENTAL CONTROLS · OPEN V-CHIP screen opens. The screen that you see may vary depending on the Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV broadcaster. -
Page 61: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode
Sharp 50" LED TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a captioning modes. -
Page 62: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Settings
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Customizing digital closed captioning 5 Press ENTER, then press to select Custom. settings 6 Press to highlight an option, then press To customize digital closed captioning styles: ENTER. You can select: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. -
Page 63: Adjusting Time Settings
Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting time settings 7 Press to highlight Time Zone, then press ENTER. 8 Press to select your time zone, then press When you set up your TV for the first time, the clock ENTER. You can select Eastern, Central, was set up. -
Page 64: Setting The Sleep Timer
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Adjusting menu settings Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. Selecting the menu language To set the sleep timer: Your TV can display the on-screen menu in English, 1 Press MENU. -
Page 65: Labeling An Input Source
Sharp 50" LED TV Using CEC Control Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify in the INPUT SOURCE list. CEC Control lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV To label an input source: using the remote control that came with your TV. -
Page 66: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Turning Device Auto Power Off on or off Turning TV Auto Power On on or off When CEC Control is set to On, Device Auto Power TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV... -
Page 67: Turning Audio Return Channel On Or Off
Sharp 50" LED TV Turning Audio Return Channel on or off Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices When CEC Control is turned on and you have You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are connected an audio receiver to your TV, turning on connected to your TV. -
Page 68: Waking Cec-Compatible Devices
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Waking CEC-compatible devices Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu When a connected CEC-compatible device is in turned off (standby mode), Connect wakes (turns You can open a CEC-compatible device’s root menu, on) the device. then use your TV’s remote control to control the device, if the device has this feature. -
Page 69: Using An Mhl-Enabled Device Or Roku Streaming Stick
Sharp 50" LED TV Using an MHL-enabled To switch to an MHL-device that is already connected: 1 Press INPUT, then press to select device or Roku Streaming HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). Stick You can connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, and view your device’s screen on your TV. -
Page 70: Using A Roku Streaming Stick
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick To switch to a Roku Streaming Stick that is already connected: To use a Roku Streaming Stick: 1 Press INPUT, then press to select 1 Connect a Roku Streaming Stick™ to your TV. For HDMI 2 (Roku). -
Page 71: Using A Usb Flash Drive
Sharp 50" LED TV Using a USB flash drive 2 Press to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER. The screen displays folder names and photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to thumbnail index with the first photo or folder view compatible JPEG pictures. -
Page 72: Viewing Favorite Photos
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you create your favorite photo list, you can You can view your photos in a slideshow. browse among your favorite photos quickly. To view photos in a slideshow: To view favorite photos: 1 Switch to USB mode. -
Page 73: Customizing Slideshow Settings
Sharp 50" LED TV Maintaining Customizing slideshow settings You can customize the slideshow settings, including Slideshow Repeat, Slideshow Shuffle, • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too Slideshow Interval, and Slideshow Effect. cold, because the cabinet may warp or the screen may malfunction. -
Page 74: Troubleshooting
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Troubleshooting Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting. Warning To view system information: Do not try to repair your TV yourself. 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. Contact authorized service personnel. -
Page 75: Video And Audio
Sharp 50" LED TV Video and audio Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Problem Solution • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is may be experiencing problems. Picture does not lit), but sound is • Change the aspect ratio. An •... - Page 76 LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Only snow (noise) Dotted lines or • Try another channel. The station • Make sure that the antenna or appears on the stripes appear on may be experiencing problems. cable TV is connected correctly screen.
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Page 77: Remote Control
Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Good picture, but No output from • Increase the volume. • Adjust the audio balance. See no sound. one of the • Make sure that the sound is not “Adjusting sound settings” on speakers. -
Page 78: Mhl-Enabled Device Or Roku Streaming Stick
LC-50LB150U Sharp 50" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution “No signal” Control buttons • Press INPUT and make sure that • Make sure that the Button error message is do not work. you have selected the correct Block option is set to Off. See displayed. -
Page 79: Cec-Compatible Device
• Make sure that the volume on device but is page 43. your TV is turned up and not not playing the • If the device is not a Sharp muted. audio. device, it may not be • Make sure that the MHL cable is compatible with your TV. - Page 80 TV and on page 60. the device. • Make sure that TV Auto Power • If the device is not a Sharp On is set to On on the CEC device, all the buttons may not menu. See “Turning TV Auto...
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Page 81: Specifications
Sharp 50" LED TV Specifications Digital audio 1 (optical) (back) WiFi Ethernet Specifications are subject to change without notice. Audio Dimensions and weight DTS Tuning Package DTS Sound 44.3 × 26.3 × 2.4 in. (112.5 × 66.9 × 6.2 cm) Without stand 32 lb. -
Page 82: Programming Universal Remote Controls
10165, 10281, 10381, 10386, 10491, 10688, 10720, 10818, 10851, 10854, 11089, 11393, 11589, 11602, 11917 You can operate your Sharp TV with a new or Dish 005, 026, 091, 105, 106, 107, 108, 128, 129, existing universal remote control. -
Page 83: Legal Notices
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different Your Sharp TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the “Standard” from that to which the receiver is connected. mode. It meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the •... -
Page 84: One-Year Limited Warranty - Sharp Televisions
This warranty lasts as This product is manufactured for Best Buy China Ltd., as trustee long as you own your Sharp Product during the Warranty Period. for Best Buy China, and distributed and warranted by Best Buy... - Page 85 (7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645) under brand license by SHARP Corporation. ©2013 Best Buy China LTD. All rights reserved. SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation; used under license by SHARP Corporation . V2 ENGLISH 13-0436...