Full HD LED 1080p TV LC-32LB481U LC-43LB481U LC-50LB481U USER GUIDE Version 7.0 English 32" 43" 50" CLASS (31.5" Diagonal) (42.5" Diagonal) (49.5" Diagonal) Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents CHILD SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Connecting external speakers or a sound bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Digital audio using the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Digital audio using the HDMI 1/ARC jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Analog audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Adjusting TV settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Options menu settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Changing caption settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Changing time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Scanning for broadcast TV channels again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Using your TV in a home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your TV. This label is located on the back of your TV. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U Replacement parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, personal injury, or other hazards.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your new TV! Discover the joy of endless entertainment. After it's set up, you'll be able to access a world of streaming content channels that may include Netflix, YouTube, Crackle, CNET and literally thousands more. Important Your TV receives automatic updates from time to time, enabling new content and features.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 7 Take charge with a smartphone or tablet • Control your TV with the included remote or from your compatible smartphone or a tablet with the free mobile app for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. Browse channels, view My Feed, and even search with voice via the free mobile app. Note Voice search and My Feed are not available in the Roku app for Windows devices. • Mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Installing the stands or wall-mount bracket • If you want to place your TV on a table or in an entertainment center, go to Installing the stands. • If you want to mount your TV on a wall, go to Installing a wall-mount bracket. Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stands. • Store the stands and stand screws in case you decide to use the stands in the future.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 2 Make sure that the arrows on the stands are pointing towards the front of the TV. Align the TV stands with the screw holes on the bottom of the TV, then secure the stands to the TV with the four provided screws. Model 32-in. Screw type M4 Screw length 16 mm # of screws 4 43" model Note • If your TV is the 32" model, go to 32" model on page 6. • If your TV is the 50" model, go to 50" model on page 8.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 2 Make sure that the arrows on the stands are pointing towards the front of the TV. Align the TV stands with the screw holes on the bottom of the TV, then secure the stands to the TV with the four provided screws. Model 43-in. Screw type M4 Screw length 20 mm # of screws 4 50" model Note • If your TV is the 32" model, go to 32" model on page 6. • If your TV is the 43" model, go to 43" model on page 7.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 2 Make sure that the arrows on the stands are pointing towards the front of the TV. Align the TV stands with the screw holes on the bottom of the TV, then secure the stands to the TV with the four provided screws. Model 50-in. Screw type M6 Screw length 25 mm # of screws 4 Installing a wall-mount bracket Warnings • Your TV has four VESA mounting holes on the back.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 2 If the TV stands are installed, remove the four screws that secure the stands to your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 50" model 3 Attach the wall-mount bracket to your TV using the mounting holes on the back of your TV. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for information about how to correctly hang your TV. Notes • The length of the wall-mount screws vary depending on the wall-mount bracket you purchased. See the instructions that came with the wall-mount bracket for screw lengths.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV TV components Side jacks Your TV has built-in controls for adjusting basic settings and several sets of jacks for connecting devices to your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Back jacks # Item 4 AUDIO OUT 5 # Item 1 HDMI1/ARC HDMI 2 2 VIDEO L and R (audio) 3 ANT/CABLE IN /INPUT Description Connect an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For more information, see Analog audio on page 30. —Press to turn on your TV when your TV is off (in standby mode). Press and hold to turn off your TV when TV is on.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Remote control # 3 4 1 2 Button (previous) If your TV is in Standby mode, turns power on. If your TV is on, puts your TV in Standby mode. (back) The action depends on what you are doing with your TV: Menu—Goes back to previous menu or screen. Home screen tile—Moves highlight back to the Home menu option. Watching Antenna TV or a TV input—Returns to the screen from which the input was selected.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV # Button Description Dedicated buttons show the logo of a featured streaming content provider. Pressing a button turns your TV on (if your TV is not already on), and if your TV is operating and is connected to the Internet, performs one of the following actions: FEATURED CHANNEL 11 SHORTCUTS • Displays the streaming channel's main page if you have already added the channel to your Home screen.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV What connection should I use? Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to your TV. For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku 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? on page 16.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable wall jack Cable or satellite box On your TV AV cable AV cable connector AV jack Audio cable connectors Analog audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected devices are turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Coaxial (good) Cable wall jack Cable or satellite box On your TV Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT / CABLE IN jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected devices are turned off. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite box.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Antenna or cable TV (no box) On your TV Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT / CABLE IN jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected devices are turned off. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT / CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku 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? on page 16.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV AV (good) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV AV cable connector Audio cable connectors AV cable AV jack Analog audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting a game console Many game consoles 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? on page 16.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV AV (good) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Game console On your TV AV cable connector Audio cable connectors Console-specific AV cable AV jack Analog audio jacks Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting a computer You can use an HDMI jack on your TV to connect to a computer. Computer On your TV Side of TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to an HDMI jack on the side or back of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting a USB flash drive You can use the USB jack on your TV to view photos and videos and listen to music stored on a USB flash drive. Side of TV 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 your TV while using the USB flash drive. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, your TV speakers are muted and sound only plays through the headphones. 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 • Connect the headphones to the jack on the side of your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar When you connect external speakers or a sound bar, sound plays through your TV speakers and the external speakers or sound bar.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Digital audio using the HDMI 1/ARC jack Your TV can send sound to an ARC device, like an AV receiver, to create a home theater that uses two or more speakers. When you connect external speakers or a sound bar, sound plays through your TV speakers and the external speakers or sound bar.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Analog audio When you connect an analog system or sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack, your TV speakers are muted. Analog speaker system On your TV Sound bar Audio cable connector Audio cable AUDIO OUT jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the analog speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices You can connect an AV receiver and your devices to create a home theater. DVD or Blu-ray player Cable or satellite box AV receiver Antenna or cable TV connected directly to the wall jack 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.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connecting power You should connect devices before you connect the power cord. When you are adding devices, make sure that the power cable is unplugged from the power outlet. 1 Connect the AC power cord to the power connector on the back of your TV. 2 Connect the other end of the cord to a power outlet. Caution • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Installing remote control batteries Open the back of your TV remote control and insert two AAA batteries, observing the proper orientation. Reattach the back cover. Remote control on page 14 explains how to use the remote control in each of your TV’s operating modes. Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Guided Setup With the preliminaries out of the way, it’s time to turn on your TV. As your TV starts for the first time, it leads you through Guided Setup, which configures your TV before you start to use it. During Guided Setup, you’ll: • Answer a few questions • Provide network connection information • Get a software update • Link your TV to your Roku account.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Setting up your TV With the first Guided Setup screen on your TV, follow these steps to set it up: 1 Press the OK or RIGHT arrow on the remote control to go to the next screen: 2 Press OK to select Set up for home use. Home mode is the right choice for enjoying your TV at home. It provides energy saving options as well as access to all features of your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Other options: • Connect to the Internet later —If you’re unable to connect to the Internet, that’s OK. You can skip this step and use your TV to watch broadcasts, play games, and watch DVDs. If you want to connect later, it's easy. We’ll show you how in Benefits of connecting on page 42.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 6 Your TV needs to know the local time zone so that it can correctly display time information about the program you are currently watching. If your TV is unable to automatically determine the local time zone, it prompts you to choose your time zone from a list. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to highlight your time zone, and then press OK.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 8 Using a compatible computer, tablet, or smartphone with an Internet connection, go to the web address displayed on the screen and enter the code that appears on your screen. After you log in or create your Roku account, your TV gets an acknowledgement and adds your preexisting streaming channels, if any, to your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 10 Connect all the devices you plan to use with your TV, turn them all on, and then select Everything is plugged in and turned on. Your TV now takes you step by step through each of its inputs and asks what kind of device you have connected. On each input that has a connected and active device, you can see its picture and hear its sound.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Connected TV Home screen Here is a typical Home screen from a TV that’s connected to the Internet and paired with a Roku account.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Non-connected TV Home screen Here is a typical Home screen from a TV that is not connected to the Internet. Highlighted item–Press OK to select Home menu TV inputs Press for options when available Hint–Press RIGHT to see another screen Personalize your Home screen You can do a lot to personalize your Home screen and make it just right for you and your family: • Remove a tile by highlighting it and pressing .
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Benefits of connecting Connecting brings out your TV's full potential! Make any night a movie night Thousands of movies to choose from, across all major streaming movie channels like Netflix, Cineplex Store, Crackle, and more. You’ll never run out of something new to watch. Note A paid subscription or other payments may be required for some channels. Channel availability is subject to change and varies by country.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV But what if I didn’t connect my TV? What if you went through Guided Setup and chose Connect to the Internet later? No worries. Your TV makes it easy to connect whenever you want. As you move around the Home screen, you’ll see several places where you can start the connection process. For example: • Now and then you'll see a message appear on the panel to the right of the Home screen offering a Connect Now option.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV How do I set up the TV tuner? Setting up the TV tuner is easy—your TV does most of the work. You just have to answer a couple of questions. 1 Make sure your antenna (sold separately) or TV cable is connected to your TV’s ANT/CABLE input. 2 On the Home screen, select the Antenna TV tile. 3 Read the simple on-screen instructions and select Start finding channels. 4 If prompted, select your time zone.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 6 Wait while your TV scans for broadcast (antenna TV) stations... … and then cable TV channels. Tip Cable TV channels are channels from a cable TV provider that you can receive by connecting their cable directly to your TV (unscrambled NTSC, ATSC, and QAM channels, if you’re the kind of person who is interested in the details).
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Scanning for channels can take several minutes. Tip Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of the latest channels. Broadcasters add and remove channels, move channels to different parts of the spectrum, and change the power levels of their channels periodically.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Standby mode energy savings When you turn off your TV, it may remain in a higher power mode for a few minutes, after which it goes into a very low power standby mode. If you turn on the TV again before it has entered the very low power mode, it turns on immediately. After the TV goes into the lower power standby mode, it takes a bit longer to start up.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Adjusting settings Press to display the Options menu. Press the UP and DOWN arrows to highlight an option, and then press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to change the setting. Adjusting TV settings on page 51 explains each of the settings in detail. Switching TV inputs Switch to a TV input to access the device connected to that input, for example, a Blu-ray player.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Playing content from local network media servers If you have connected your TV to a network, it can play personal video, music, and photo files from a media server on your local network.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 2 If you select a network that requires interaction to grant access to the Internet, the TV detects that additional information is needed and displays the following prompt. Tip Your TV can connect to a restricted network only if Device connect is enabled in Settings > System > Advanced system settings. (Device connect is enabled by default, but if you have disabled it, the TV cannot complete the connection.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 8 After you enter the requested information, the TV automatically proceeds to complete its connection and resumes normal operation. 9 If the TV prompts you to link to your Roku account, use your smartphone, tablet, or computer to complete the pairing operation and activate your Roku TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Options menu settings • TV brightness—Affects the overall brightness of the picture. This setting applies across your entire TV; that is, to all TV inputs and is identical to the TV brightness setting under Settings > TV picture settings. • Picture mode—Provides picture presets for various viewing preferences. This setting applies to the currently-selected input only.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Advanced audio settings The Advanced audio settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the audio. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Advanced Audio Settings menu, first press to display the Options menu. Then select Advanced audio settings.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Advanced picture settings The Advanced picture settings menu for each TV input provides settings for fine tuning the appearance of the picture. All of the settings in this menu apply only to the currently-selected input. To use the Advanced picture settings menu, first press to display the Options menu. Then select Advanced picture settings.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Changing privacy settings By default, when connected to the Internet and activated with your Roku account, the TV uses an advertising identifier to track your usage behavior. You can change the privacy settings on your TV in two ways: resetting the advertising identifier and limiting ad tracking. Note Privacy settings are not present on TVs operating in non-connected mode.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV My Feed Use My Feed to find out when you can watch movies coming soon, and to get updates on movies, TV shows, and actors that you are following. Movies Coming Soon My Feed gives you updates on your list of movies that are coming soon to theaters. With My Feed, you’ll know when your favorite movie is ready to stream, the channels it is on, and how much it will cost.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV How do I search? To search, use the arrow buttons to navigate the on-screen keyboard, entering a few characters of the search term. With each additional character you enter, you narrow down the search and the search results become more relevant. Tip Use the free Roku mobile app on your compatible smartphone or tablet to make searching even faster.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Using the Roku Channel Store The Streaming Channels menu option takes you to the Roku Channel store, where you can add new streaming channels to your TV. Tips • The Streaming Channels menu option is available only if your TV is connected to the Internet. • You also can search for streaming channels by using the Search option, as explained in Searching for something to watch on page 56.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Customizing your TV There are several things you can do to personalize your TV. Rearrange tiles Whenever you add a TV input tile, it’s added at the top of your Home screen. Whenever you add a new streaming channel from the Roku Channel Store, it’s added at the bottom of your Home screen. You can easily rearrange the order of the tiles on the Home screen to suit your viewing preferences.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Edit broadcast TV channel lineup When you set up the TV tuner as described in Setting up Antenna TV on page 43, your TV adds all the channels with good signals that it could detect in your area. It’s likely that you now have more channels than you want in your channel list. To edit the channel lineup, from the Home screen, navigate to Settings > TV inputs > Antenna TV > Edit channel lineup.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Change themes Another way to customize your TV is to change its theme. The theme establishes the look and feel of your TV through colors, designs, and fonts. Tip Themes are available only when your TV is connected to the Internet. Some themes require payment. To change the theme, in the Home screen menu navigate to Settings > Themes.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Configure parental controls Parental controls enable you to control whether the members of your household can view certain kinds of broadcast TV programs. When a program or feature is blocked, you can unblock it by entering a parental control PIN that only you know.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Blocking based on US TV ratings Most broadcast US TV shows—other than movies—contain rating data that enables parental controls to block shows that parents don’t want others to view.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Blocking based on Canadian English ratings Canadian-English language and third-language programs that are broadcast in Canada are rated by the Action Group on Violence on Television, or AGVOT. TV broadcast signals carry rating data that enables parental controls to block shows that parents don't want others to view based on content containing violence, language, sex, or nudity.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV What happens when a TV show is blocked? After you've set up parental controls, TV shows and movies can be blocked: • When you change channels and the new channel is playing a program whose rating exceeds your settings. • When a new show comes on the channel you are watching and its rating exceeds your settings.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Resetting parental controls So now your kids have grown up and gone away to college, and you no longer want to deal with blocked programs. To erase all parental control settings: 1 From the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Parental controls, and then enter your parental control PIN. 2 In the Parental controls screen, highlight Reset parental controls.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Changing caption settings You can change many different settings that affect the appearance of captions. To change caption settings, from the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Captions, and then press the RIGHT arrow. At this point, you can choose the following options: • Captions mode—Choose Off, On, Instant replay, or When mute.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Scanning for broadcast TV channels again There will be times when you need to create a new channel list. For example, you: • Change cable providers • Reorient your TV antenna • Move to a different city with different channels Whenever you need to update your TV channel list, you can repeat the channel scan. Tip Repeat the channel scan from time to time to make sure you are receiving all of the latest channels.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Controlling other devices through CEC Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) enables your TV and other CEC-compatible home entertainment components to control one another in various ways. First, the CEC-compatible devices must “discover” one another and report their capabilities. After this, one device can control another according to the features you enable.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Restarting your TV You can restart your TV when necessary. Restarting has the same effect as unplugging your TV power and then plugging it in again. To restart your TV, navigate to Settings > System > Power and then select System restart. Highlight Restart, and then press OK to confirm restart. While your TV restarts, the screen goes dark for a few seconds, and then displays the startup screen for a few more seconds.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Getting system updates If your TV is connected to the Internet and linked with a Roku account, it will automatically get updates from time to time. You don’t need to do anything. But if you are aware that an update is available and you don’t want to wait until your TV updates itself, you can manually check for updates. If your TV is not connected to the Internet, you can still get updates by using a USB flash drive.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 5 On the 12-digit code page, enter the code your TV displayed, and then click 12- and 6-digit codes Next. The USB update process uses a pair 6 On the 6-digit code page, write down the 6-digit code that appears, and then of codes to validate that you are take it back to your TV.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Troubleshooting Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. Note If the problem is not solved by using these troubleshooting instructions, turn off your TV, then turn it on again. FAQ For the latest answers to Frequently Asked Questions, visit the Common Questions section at https://www.sharptvusa.com/support and the Support section of the Roku website (www.roku.com).
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Symptom Dark, poor, or no picture (screen is lit), but sound is good No color, dark picture, or color is not correct Possible cause Broadcast TV may be experiencing problems or may not be set up • Try another channel. The station may be experiencing problems.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Symptom Possible cause Try this... Cables may not be connected correctly • Make sure that the antenna or cable TV is connected correctly and securely. See Connecting a cable or satellite box on page 17 or Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) on page 20. • Make sure that the video cables are connected correctly and securely to your TV. • The video cable(s) you are using may be bad. Try a new set.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Symptom Possible cause Try this... Light in the viewing area may be interfering • Make sure that the room is not too bright. Light reflecting off the screen can make the picture difficult to see. A connected camera or camcorder may be interfering • 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.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV General Symptom Possible cause Try this... Power cord may not be connected correctly • Make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to both your TV power connector and power outlet. See Connecting power on page 32. You should see an LED in the front of your TV panel when a button on the remote is pressed. If you see no LED activity, try in another outlet or check your fuse box.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Symptom Possible cause The wrong TV mode may be selected Some features are not available Try this... • You may have Set up for store mode when you set up your TV. Store use mode is for retail environments only. In Store use mode, some of your TV’s features are missing or limited. If you selected Set up for store use and you want to change to Set up for home use, you have to reset your TV to the factory defaults.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV CEC-compatible devices Symptom Possible cause Cables may not be connected correctly • 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. Picture settings may be incorrect • Try adjusting your TV picture. See Advanced picture settings on page 54.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Symptom Possible cause Connected device may not be turned on • Make sure that the device is turned on. Line-of-sight obstructed • Make sure that no objects (or pets) are obstructing the line-of-sight from the remote control to the remote sensor on the front of your TV and the device. See Aiming the remote control on page 33.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV Specifications Inputs Specifications are subject to change without notice. 32" model (LC-32LB481U) Dimensions and weight Without stand H×W×D With stand H×W×D 17.3 × 28.6 × 2.5 in. (43.9 × 72.7 × 6.4 cm) 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) 18.7 × 28.6 × 8.2 in. (47.4 × 72.7 × 20.8 cm) 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Panel Panel backlight type Panel 60 Hz vs.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 43" model (LC-43LB481U) Inputs Dimensions and weight HDMI Without stand H×W×D With stand H×W×D 22 × 38.1 × 2.6 in. (55.9 × 96.8 × 6.5 cm) 18.9 lbs. (8.6 kg) 24 × 38.1 × 9.3 in. (60.9 × 96.8 × 23.7 cm) 19.8 lbs. (9 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Panel Panel backlight type Panel 60 Hz vs.
LC-32LB481U / LC-43LB481U / LC-50LB481U 32" / 43" / 50" Full HD LED 1080p Sharp Roku TV 50" model (LC-50LB481U) Inputs Dimensions and weight HDMI Without stand H×W×D With stand H×W×D 25.5 × 44.3 × 2.6 in. (64.7 x 112.4 x 6.5 cm) 28.2 lbs (12.8 kg) 27.4 × 44.3 × 12.5 in. (69.7 × 112.4 × 31.7 cm) 29.1 lbs. (13.2 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Panel Panel backlight type Panel 60 Hz vs.
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