User Guide 32" LED TV LC-32LB150U 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 a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using VGA (most common) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using HDMI (best) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Using closed captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Turning closed captioning on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Selecting the analog closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f 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. However, TVs are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. We and the consumer electronics industry are committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
LC-32LB150U Important Safety Instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable.
Safety check After completing any service or repair to this device, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that your TV is in correct operating condition. 1 Antenna lead-in wire 2 Grounding clamp Antenna discharge unit Grounding 4 conductors 5 Ground clamps 3 Power source Operate your TV only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult an electrician or your local power company.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Sharp 32" LED TV Introduction CEC Control Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Sharp product. Your LC-32LB150U represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. DTS Sound™ MHL™ Connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone or Roku Streaming Stick™, and view your device’s screen on your TV. Supports 1080p HD video and 5.1 digital surround sound playback from your mobile device.
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. Installing the stand To install the stand: 1 Secure the stand column to the base using the four provided M4 (14 mm) screws. (These are the long screws.
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 M4 Screw length 10 mm # of screws 4 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 74.
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. 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. • The mounting holes on the back of your TV take type M6 screws. 3.
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 Important Information Front # Item 1 # Item 1 2 MENU 3 INPUT 4 VOL+/VOL– 5 CH 6 8 Remote control sensor and power indicator /CH (power) /AUDIO OUT Description The remote control sensor receives signals from the remote control. Do not block.
Sharp 32" LED TV Back # Item 1 Power connector 2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (optical) COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO, PB, PR 3 OR COMPONENT/AV Y/VIDEO 4 L and R (audio) 5 ANT/CABLE # Item 6 PC IN 7 PC/DVI AUDIO IN Description Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack. For more information, see “Using VGA (most common)” on page 26. Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more information see “Using VGA (most common)” on page 26. OR Connect the audio for a DVI device to this jack.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Remote control # Button Description 8 SOUND MODE Press to select the sound mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. For more information, see “Sound Mode” in “Adjusting sound settings” on page 43. 9 CC Press to turn closed captioning on or off. You can select Off, On Always, or On When Mute. For more information, see “Turning closed captioning on or off” on page 53. 10 S T W X Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to adjust settings.
Sharp 32" LED 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-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 use?” on page 11.
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. Cable or satellite box Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter 3.5mm audio connector 3.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box On your TV Component Analog video cable audio cable connectors connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component video jacks Analog audio jacks Back of TV To connect a cable or satellite box using component video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
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.
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. 2 Connect the incoming cable from the cable wall jack to the cable-in jack on the cable or satellite 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. 2 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. 3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
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?” on page 11.
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. Side of TV DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI cable with HDMI-DVI adapter 3.5mm audio cable connector 3.
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 video cable connectors Analog audio cable connectors Component video cable Audio cable Component video jacks Analog audio jacks Back of TV To connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using component video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
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.
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 HDMI cable connector MHL cable HDMI 2/MHL jack To connect an MHL-enabled device: 1 Connect the small connector on an MHL cable (not provided) to the micro USB port on the MHL-enabled device. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI 2/MHL jack on the side of your TV.
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. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the game console. 3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Using component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. On your TV Component video cable connectors Component video jacks Game console Analog audio cable connectors Console-specific component video and audio cable Analog audio jacks Back of TV To connect a game console using component video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
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 connector Analog audio cable connectors Console-specific AV cable Composite video jack Analog audio jacks Back of TV To connect a game console using composite video: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a computer Using VGA (most common) On your TV VGA cable connector PC IN jack Audio cable with stereo mini plug VGA cable Audio cable with stereo mini plug 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. 2 Connect a VGA cable (not provided) to the PC IN jack on the back of your TV and to the VGA jack on the computer.
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. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer. 3 Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer. 4 Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
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.
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. You may lose data or damage the USB flash drive. 2 If your TV is turned on when you connect the USB flash drive, press S or T to select Yes in the message that appears, then press ENTER. The PHOTOS menu opens.
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. Side of TV To connect headphones: 1 Connect the headphones to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV. 2 In the screen that opens, press W or X to highlight Headphone, then press ENTER.
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.
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 jack 3.5mm audio cable To connect a home theater system or sound bar using analog audio: 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the home theater system or sound bar is turned off. 2 Connect a 3.
Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices DVD or Blu-ray player Cable or satellite box 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. Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound.
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. Caution • Your TV should only be operated from the power source indicated on the label. • Always unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet when you will not be using your TV for an extended period of time. 34 www.sharpusa.
Sharp 32" LED TV Using the remote control Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. If chemicals touch your skin, wash immediately. • Make sure that batteries are disposed of correctly. Do not burn or incinerate.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV, the EZ SETUP wizard opens. The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings including the menu language, time setting, picture mode, TV signal source, and channel list. To set up your TV: 1 Make sure that you have: • Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 35 for details.) • Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 12 through 17 for details.) • Connected the power cord.
Sharp 32" LED TV 13 Press S or T to highlight Antenna, Cable, or Satellite Box, then press ENTER. A If you select Antenna, your TV scans for available channels. The scan may take several minutes. Note You can press EXIT to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list. B If you select Cable, a message asks if you have a cable box: • Select No, then press ENTER if no cable box is connected. Your TV scans for available channels.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV C If you select Satellite Box, a message asks how you connected the satellite box to your TV: Understanding the basics 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. See “Connecting power” on page 34. 2 Press POWER to turn on your TV. The power indicator turns blue. 3 Press POWER again to turn off your TV. Your TV enters standby mode, and the power indicator turns red.
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. • The screens shown in this manual are for explanation purposes and may vary from the actual screens on your TV.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting a channel Viewing channel information To select a channel: • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you want, then wait for the channel to change or press ENTER to immediately change the channel. • To select a digital sub-channel, press the number buttons to enter the main digital channel, press (sub-channel), then press the number button for the sub-channel.
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. • Sharpness—Adjusts the color detail of images. If you set this control too high, dark images may appear with light or white edges. • Advanced Settings—Opens the PICTURE · ADVANCED SETTINGS menu where you can adjust additional video options. Adjusting the TV picture You can adjust various settings to improve the quality of the TV picture.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV • Overscan—Extends text and images past the screen edges to hide edge artifacts. You can select On or Off. • Active Backlight—Enhances the contrast ratio between light and dark areas of the picture. You can select On or Off. • Color Temperature—Selects the color temperature. You can select Cool (to enhance the blues), Normal, or Warm (to enhance the reds). • Noise Reduction—Selects the noise reduction mode to reduce picture noise (snow). You can select Off, Low, Middle, or High.
Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting the computer image When you connect a computer to your TV using the PC IN jack, you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the quality. Note The PC option is only available when a computer is connected to the PC IN jack on the back of your TV. To adjust the computer image: 1 Make sure that your TV is in PC mode. For more information, see “Selecting the video input source” on page 38. 2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV • Analog TV Sound—(Analog channels only) Selects the audio mode. You can select: • Mono—Select this option if there is noise or static on weak stereo broadcasts. • Stereo—Select this option for programs broadcast in stereo. • SAP—Select this option to listen to a secondary audio program, if available. Note You can also press AUDIO one or more times to select the audio mode. • Audio Language—(Digital channels only) Selects an alternate audio language, if available.
Sharp 32" LED TV Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only. To play TV audio only: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. To automatically scan for channels: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. 3 Press S or T to highlight Auto Channel Search, then press ENTER.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV B If you select Cable, a message asks if you have a cable box: • Select No, then press ENTER if no cable box is connected. Your TV scans for available channels. The scan may take several minutes. • Select Yes, then press ENTER if a cable box is connected. A message asks how you connected the cable box to your TV.
Sharp 32" LED TV Hiding channels Setting up a favorite channel list You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press CH or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels. You can still tune to a hidden channel by pressing the number buttons for the channel. You can create a favorite channel list so you can quickly browse through your favorite channels by pressing FAVORITE, then selecting a channel from the favorite channel list. To hide channels: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens.
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 channel to make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is already labeled. To add or change a channel label: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens. 3 Press S or T to highlight Channel Edit, then press ENTER.
Sharp 32" LED TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the TV program you are viewing. 3 Press S or T to highlight Parental Controls, then press ENTER. The Enter password screen opens. To automatically adjust the aspect ratio: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight CHANNELS, then press T or ENTER. The CHANNELS menu opens.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Locking control buttons Blocking unrated TV When the button block is turned On, the buttons on the side of your TV are locked, and you can only operate your TV using the remote control. To lock control buttons: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows are not rated.
Sharp 32" LED TV Setting parental control levels Canadian French ratings E Exempt programming G General audiences 8ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older 13ans+ Suitable for children 13 and older 16ans+ Suitable for children 16 and older 18ans+ Adult only You can set parental controls for the U.S. and Canada. U.S. rating levels U.S.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV 5 Press S or T to highlight U.S. V-CHIP, then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Canada V-CHIP.) U.S. V-CHIP Downloading rating information If the program you are viewing has downloadable rating information, you can download the information to use when setting parental controls. Note If the program you are viewing does not have V-Chip rating information, Open V-CHIP is grayed on the SETUP · PARENTAL CONTROLS menu and cannot be selected.
Sharp 32" LED TV 5 Press S or T 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 broadcaster. Using closed captioning Closed captioning displays a text version of the TV program audio or displays information provided by the broadcaster. Turning closed captioning on or off To turn closed captioning on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 54 Selecting the digital closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes. The CC1 mode usually displays a text version of the TV program audio in a small banner. The other CC modes display information provided by the broadcaster. The Text modes display information in a box that covers half of the screen. Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning modes.
Sharp 32" LED TV Customizing digital closed captioning settings To customize digital closed captioning styles: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 3 Press S or T to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. The SETUP · CLOSED CAPTION menu opens. 5 Press ENTER, then press S or T to select Custom. 6 Press S or T to highlight an option, then press ENTER. You can select: • Digital CC Size—Selects the font size.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting time settings When you set up your TV for the first time, the clock was set up. If the power is disconnected or you move your TV to a different time zone, you need to reset the clock to the correct time. Setting the clock To set the clock: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 7 Press S or T to highlight Time Zone, then press ENTER.
Sharp 32" LED TV Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. To set the sleep timer: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 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, the language was selected.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify in the INPUT SOURCE list. To label an input source: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. Using CEC Control CEC Control lets you control HDMI CEC-compatible devices connected to the HDMI jacks on your TV using the remote control that came with your TV.
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 Off automatically turns off HDMI CEC devices when you turn off your TV. TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the device has this feature. To turn Device Auto Power Off on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens.
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 connected an audio receiver to your TV, turning on Audio Return Channel lets you use your TV’s remote control to control the volume on the audio receiver. To turn Audio Return Channel on or off: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens.
Sharp 32" LED TV Waking CEC-compatible devices When a connected CEC-compatible device is in turned off (standby mode), Connect wakes (turns on) the device. To wake CEC-compatible devices: 1 Press INPUT, press S or T to highlight the CEC-compatible device you want to wake, then press ENTER. 2 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 3 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. 4 Press S or T to highlight CEC, then press ENTER. The SETUP · CEC menu opens.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Using an MHL-enabled device or Roku Streaming Stick To switch to an MHL-device that is already connected: 1 Press INPUT, then press S or T to select HDMI 2 (MHL/ACC). 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. Using an MHL-enabled device To use an MHL-enabled device: 1 Connect an MHL-enabled device to your TV. For connection instructions, see “Connecting an MHL-enabled device” on page 22.
Sharp 32" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Stick To use a Roku Streaming Stick: 1 Connect a Roku Streaming Stick™ to your TV. For connection instructions, see “Connecting an MHL-enabled device” on page 22. A message tells you the stick is connected. 2 Press ENTER to access your Roku Streaming Stick™. Your stick’s menu opens. To switch to a Roku Streaming Stick that is already connected: 1 Press INPUT, then press S or T to select HDMI 2 (Roku).
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Using a USB flash drive You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures. Notes • Never remove the USB flash drive or turn off your TV while viewing JPEG pictures. • The JPEG picture viewer only supports JPEG format images (with “.jpg” file extensions) and not all JPEG files are compatible with your TV. 2 Press S or T to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER.
Sharp 32" LED TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you create your favorite photo list, you can browse among your favorite photos quickly. To view favorite photos: 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB mode” on page 64. The PHOTOS menu opens. You can view your photos in a slideshow. To view photos in a slideshow: 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB mode” on page 64. The PHOTOS menu opens.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Customizing slideshow settings You can customize the slideshow settings, including Slideshow Repeat, Slideshow Shuffle, Slideshow Interval, and Slideshow Effect. To customize slideshow settings: 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB mode” on page 64. The PHOTOS menu opens. Maintaining • Do not use your TV 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.
Sharp 32" LED TV Troubleshooting Viewing system information You may need to view system information during troubleshooting. Warning Do not try to repair your TV yourself. Contact authorized service personnel. To view system information: 1 Press MENU. The on-screen menu opens. 2 Press W or X to highlight SETUP, then press T or ENTER. The SETUP menu opens. Restoring settings to the defaults When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (including parental controls) are reset.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Video and audio Problem Problem Solution 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 page 41. 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 page 45.
Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Problem 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 page 12 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 17. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Good picture, but no sound. Solution Problem • 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.
Sharp 32" LED TV Problem “No signal” error message is displayed. After Auto Channel Search, there are no channels. One or more channels do not display. Solution Problem • 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.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem CEC-compatible device Solution 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.
Sharp 32" LED TV Problem My TV’s remote control does not control the device. The device does not show up in the CEC Device list. My device does not turn off when I turn off my TV. Solution Problem • 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 page 58.
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Specifications Outputs Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions and weight Without stand With stand 28.8 × 17.4 × 2.5 in. (73.2 × 45.3 × 6.4 cm) 12.4 lb. (5.6 kg) 28.8 × 19.3 × 8.1 in. (73.2 × 49 × 20.4 cm) 13.9 lb. (6.
Sharp 32" LED TV Programming universal remote controls UNIVERSAL REMOTE TV CODES 10032, 10036, 10039, 10093, 10153, 10157, 10165, 10281, 10381, 10386, 10491, 10688, 10720, 10818, 10851, 10854, 11089, 11393, 11589, 11602, 11917 Dish 005, 026, 091, 105, 106, 107, 108, 128, 129, Network 214, 521, 526, 546, 585, 591, 605, 606, 607, 608, 628, 629, 654, 655, 658, 663, 670 702, 739, 740, 741, 803, 835, 965 Time Warner 016, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 073, 107, 179, 251, 363, 0026, 0039, 0090, 0091, 0
LC-32LB150U Sharp 32" LED TV Legal notices Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Sharp 32" LED TV One-year limited warranty Sharp Televisions Definitions: Best Buy (“Warrantor”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Sharp-branded television (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States from a Best Buy Retail location or www.
Product information www.sharpusa.com Product support (855) 544-2030 This product is manufactured for Best Buy China Ltd, as trustee for Best Buy China, and distributed and warranted by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC (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 .
