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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide 32" LED TV LC-32LB150U Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . - Page 3 Contents Connecting a computer ........... . 26 Using VGA (most common) .
- Page 4 Legal notices ............. . . 76 One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions ....... 77...
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Page 5: 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 6: Important Safety Instructions
LC-32LB150U 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... -
Page 7: 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 8: Introduction
No setup is needed! CEC Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality technology lets different components discover and Sharp product. Your LC-32LB150U represents the communicate with each other. (See page state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for instructions on how to use CEC Control.) -
Page 9: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket
Sharp 32" 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 10: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV 3 Insert the stand column into the TV. 4 Secure the TV stand to your TV with the four provided M4 (10 mm) screws. (These are the short screws.) Screw type Screw length # of screws... - Page 11 Sharp 32" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that secure the stand to your TV. 3 Remove the TV stand. 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.
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Page 12: Tv Components
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV TV components Side Package contents • 32" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • Stand column and screws (4) • TV base and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide •... -
Page 13: Back
Sharp 32" LED TV Back # Item Description Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack. For more PC IN information, see “Using VGA (most common)” on page 26. Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more information see “Using VGA... -
Page 14: Remote Control
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 43. -
Page 15: What Connection Should I Use
Sharp 32" 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 16: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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... -
Page 17: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
Sharp 32" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/ARC/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 18: Using Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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... -
Page 19: Using Composite Video (Good)
Sharp 32" 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 satellite box... -
Page 20: Using Coaxial (Good)
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 21: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)
Sharp 32" 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 Coaxial cable 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 22: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 23: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
Sharp 32" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/ARC/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 24: Using Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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... -
Page 25: Using Composite Video (Good)
Sharp 32" 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 26: Connecting An Mhl-Enabled Device
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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... -
Page 27: Connecting A Game Console
Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a game console Using HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector Game 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 28: Using Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 29: Using Composite Video (Good)
Sharp 32" 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 AV cable... -
Page 30: Connecting A Computer
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 31: Using Hdmi (Best)
Sharp 32" 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 32: Using Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/ARC/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 33: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive
Sharp 32" 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 34: Connecting Headphones
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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. -
Page 35: Connecting A Basic Home Theater System
Sharp 32" 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 Back of TV 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 36: Using Analog Audio
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 /AUDIO OUT 3.5mm audio cable... -
Page 37: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices
Sharp 32" 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 38: Connecting Power
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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. -
Page 39: Using The Remote Control
Sharp 32" 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 40: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 41 Sharp 32" 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. The scan may take several minutes.
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Page 42: Understanding The Basics
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 43: On-Screen Menu Overview
Sharp 32" 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 44: Selecting A Channel
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 45: Adjusting The Picture
Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting the picture • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this control to make skin tones look more natural. Adjusting the TV picture • Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark You can adjust various settings to improve the images may appear with light or white edges. -
Page 46: Setting The Power On Picture Mode
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Setting the power on picture mode • Overscan—Extends text and images past the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. You can set the picture mode your TV uses when You can select On or Off. -
Page 47: Adjusting The Computer Image
Sharp 32" 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. You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound Note quality. -
Page 48: Selecting The Audio Out Mode
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode • Analog TV Sound—(Analog channels only) 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 49: Playing Tv Audio Only
Sharp 32" 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 50 LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 51: Hiding Channels
Sharp 32" 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 52: Adding Or Changing A Channel Label
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 53: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio
Sharp 32" 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 54: Locking Control Buttons
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 55: Setting Parental Control Levels
Sharp 32" 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 56: Downloading Rating Information
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Downloading rating information 5 Press to highlight U.S. V-CHIP, then press 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 57: Using Closed Captioning
Sharp 32" 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 58: Selecting The Analog Closed Captioning Mode
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 59: Customizing Digital Closed Captioning Settings
Sharp 32" 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 60: Adjusting Time Settings
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 61: Setting The Sleep Timer
Sharp 32" 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 62: Labeling An Input Source
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 63: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off
Sharp 32" 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 Off automatically turns off HDMI CEC devices when when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the you turn off your TV. -
Page 64: Turning Audio Return Channel On Or Off
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 65: Waking Cec-Compatible Devices
Sharp 32" 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 66: Using An Mhl-Enabled Device Or Roku Streaming Stick
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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... -
Page 67: Using A Roku Streaming Stick
Sharp 32" 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 68: Using A Usb Flash Drive
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 69: Viewing Favorite Photos
Sharp 32" 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 70: Customizing Slideshow Settings
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 71: Troubleshooting
Sharp 32" 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 72: Video And Audio
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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 73 Sharp 32" 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 74: Remote Control
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" 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”... -
Page 75: Mhl-Enabled Device Or Roku Streaming Stick
Sharp 32" 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 76: Cec-Compatible Device
• Make sure that the volume on device but is page 41. 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 77 TV and on page 58. 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 78: Specifications
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Specifications Outputs Video Specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog audio/Headphone 1 (side) Digital audio 1 (optical) (back) Dimensions and weight WiFi 28.8 × 17.4 × 2.5 in. (73.2 × 45.3 × 6.4 cm) -
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82 (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 . V1 ENGLISH 13-0428...
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