User Manual Sharp LC-43LB481U 43" Class (42.5" diag.) LED 1080p Smart HDTV Roku TV

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Table of contents

• TV components
• What connection should I use?
• Connecting a cable or satellite box
• Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)
• Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player
• Connecting a game console
• Connecting a computer
• Connecting a USB flash drive
• Connecting headphones
• Connecting external speakers or a sound bar
• More settings
• Other devices
• Maintaining
• Troubleshooting

Owner's Guide Television

TV components

Your TV has built-in controls for adjusting basic settings and several sets of jacks for connecting devices to your TV.
This section contains information about:

• Package contents
• Front features
• Side jacks
• Back jacks
• Remote control

Package contents

• 32", 43", or 50" LED Sharp Roku TV
• Remote control and batteries (2 AAA)
• TV stands (2)
• Screws (4)
• Power cord
• Quick Setup Guide
• Important Information

Front features

Side jacks

Back jacks

Remote control

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.

Use the following tables to identify cables:

Cautions

• Check the jacks for position and type before making any connections.
• Loose connections can cause poor audio or video quality. Make sure that all connections are tight and secure.
• The external audio/video devices shown may be different from your devices. If you have questions, refer to the documentation that came with your devices.
• Always turn off your TV when connecting external devices.

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.

You can connect your cable or satellite box using:

• HDMI (best)
• AV (good)
• Coaxial (good)

HDMI (best)

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.
3. 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 cable or satellite box.
4. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 tile, then press OK.

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Notes: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

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.
3. Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the VIDEO jack and L and R (audio) jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV and audio out jacks on the cable or satellite box.
   Note: When you connect the audio using the L and R (audio) jacks, the audio output is analog.
4. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the AV tile, then press OK.

Coaxial (good)

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.
3. Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT / CABLE IN jack on the back of your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.
4. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, turn on your TV, then turn on the cable or satellite box.
5. Set up the TV tuner to watch broadcast TV. See Setting up Antenna TV on page 43.
6. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the Antenna TV tile, then press OK.

Notes

• Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.
• Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables.

Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)

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.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Set up the TV tuner to watch broadcast TV. See Setting up Antenna TV on page 43.
5. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the Antenna TV tile, then press OK.

Notes

• Use a coaxial cable to eliminate interference and noise from radio waves.
• Do not bundle the coaxial cable with the power cord or other cables.
• If the antenna is not installed correctly, contact qualified service personnel to correct the problem.
• If the signal level for a channel is weak, the picture may be distorted. Adjust the antenna or use a highly directional outdoor or set-top antenna with a built-in amplifier.
• If the picture quality is good on some channels and poor on others, the problem may be caused by a poor or weak signal from the broadcaster or cable TV provider.
• If you connect to cable TV without a set-top box and experience poor picture quality, you may need to install a set-top box to improve signal reception and picture quality. Contact your cable TV provider about upgrading to a set-top box.
• Many high-definition (HD) channels upscale standard-definition (SD) content. The picture displayed on your TV is still displayed as SD, thus the picture quality will not be as clear or crisp as it would be if the content was originally recorded in HD.

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.

You can connect a DVD or Blu-ray player using:

• HDMI (best)
• AV (good)

HDMI (best)

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player 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 DVD or Blu-ray player.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and DVD or Blu-ray player.
4. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 tile, then press OK.

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Note: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
2. Connect an AV cable (not provided) to the VIDEO jack and L and R (audio) jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player. Note: When you connect the audio using the L and R (audio) jacks, the audio output is analog.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and DVD or Blu-ray player.
4. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the AV tile, then press OK.

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.

You can connect a game console using:

• HDMI (best)
• AV (good)

HDMI (best)

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 an HDMI jack on the side or back 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 and the game console.
4. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 tile, then press OK.

Note: An HDMI cable carries both audio and video. You do not need to use any audio cables.

AV (good)

Note: Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off.
2. Connect the game console’s AV cable (not provided) to the VIDEO jack and L and R (audio) jacks on the back of your TV and to the AV jack(s) on the game console.
   Note
   Some older game consoles come with a special AV cable. See the documentation that came with your game console or check the manufacturer’s website.
   When you connect the audio using the L and R (audio) jacks, the audio output is analog.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the game console.
4. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the AV tile, then press OK.

Connecting a computer

You can use an HDMI jack on your TV to connect to a computer.

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.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer.
4. On the Home screen, press or to highlight the HDMI 1, HDMI 2, or HDMI 3 tile, then press OK.
5. Adjust the display properties on the computer, if necessary.

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.

1. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV.
   
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   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.
2. Press or to highlight the Roku Media Player or USB Media Player tile, then press OK.

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.

Connect the headphones to the jack on the side of your TV.

Note: You can also connect a home theater system, sound bar, or external speaker system to the jack.

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.

You can connect external speakers or a sound bar using:

• Digital audio using the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack
• Digital audio using the HDMI 1/ARC jack
• Analog audio

Digital audio using the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the digital speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2. Connect a digital optical audio cable (not provided) to the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) jack on the side of your TV and to the digital optical AUDIO IN jack on the digital speaker system or sound bar.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the digital speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. For more information, see the documentation that came with the digital speaker system or sound bar.
5. To turn off your TV speakers, on the Home menu, press or to highlight Settings, then press OK. Highlight Audio, then press OK. Highlight TV speakers, then press OK. Press OK to remove the check from the TV speakers enabled check box.

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.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the digital speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2. Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to the HDMI 1/ARC jack on the back of your TV and to the HDMI IN jack on the digital speaker system or sound bar.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the digital speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. For more information, see the documentation that came with the digital speaker system or sound bar.
5. To turn off your TV speakers, on the Home menu, press or to highlight Settings, then press OK. Highlight Audio, then press OK. Highlight TV speakers, then press OK. Press OK to remove the check from the TV speakers enabled check box.
6. To configure the HDMI 1/ARC jack to output sound to an ARC device, on the Home menu, press or to highlight Settings, then press OK. Highlight System, then press OK. Highlight Control other devices (CEC), then press OK. Highlight HDMI ARC, then press OK to check the box.

Analog audio

When you connect an analog system or sound bar to the AUDIO OUT jack, your TV speakers are muted.

1. Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the analog speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
2. Connect an audio cable (not provided) to the AUDIO OUT jack on the back of your TV and to the AUDIO IN jacks on the analog speaker system or sound bar.
3. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
4. Turn on the analog speaker system or sound bar, then set it to the correct source. For more information, see the documentation that came with the analog speaker system or sound bar.

More settings

Changing time settings

You can change time settings to suit your preferences. You can find the following settings by navigating from the Home screen menu to Settings > System > Time:

• Sleep timer—Set a time delay after which your TV will automatically shut off. This setting reflects the setting you can make in the Options menu from any TV input, as explained in Options menu settings on page 52. Note that the sleep timer setting is not input specific.
• Time zone—Select whether to set the time zone automatically or manually, and if set manually, select your current time zone. Typically, a TV connected to the Internet can discover its own time zone automatically, and a TV that is not connected to the Internet must be set manually. Initially, this setting is made when you set up the TV tuner, as explained in Setting up Antenna TV on page 43. Correct time zone information is needed to correctly display program data.
• Clock format—Select whether to display time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format, or to turn off time display. This setting is available only on TVs that are connected to the Internet. Non-connected TVs do not display the time.

Using your TV in a home theater

Your TV has several features that make it an ideal TV for a home theater. But you might not notice them because they remain in the background until you decide to use them.

Turning off the speakers

When you use your TV with a sound bar or an external amplifier and speakers, you’ll probably want to turn off the internal TV speakers.

To turn off your TV’s built-in speakers, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > Audio > TV speakers and change the setting.

Tip: Your TV’s internal speakers can be enabled and disabled automatically as needed by system audio control, as described in Enabling system audio control on page 69. The internal speakers are also turned off when you use the headphone jack.

Changing the audio mode

Your TV has two audio modes, accessed by navigating in the Home screen menu to Settings > Audio > Audio mode:

• Stereo—Use this setting for internal speakers, headphones, and external stereo amplifiers connected through the HDMI 1/ARC, DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL), or headphone jack.
• Auto—Use this setting to automatically detect the best audio setting based on the audio stream in the content you are watching. If you have connected your TV to an external Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital Plus compatible amplifier, receiver, or sound bar through HDMI 1/ARC or DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL), your TV automatically selects the appropriate surround sound capabilities of the device based on the characteristics of the current program.

Setting up a digital audio connection

You can connect your TV to an external amplifier, receiver, or sound bar by using either of these two connections:

• HDMI ARC—The HDMI Audio Return Channel enables your TV to output digital audio on one of its HDMI connectors. The connected amplifier can also function simultaneously as an input source to your TV, if needed. To use the ARC capability, you must connect an HDMI cable from your amplifier's HDMI ARC connector to the HDMI 1/ARC connector on your TV. You also must:
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  • Be sure your HDMI cable is certified by HDMI.
  • Enable HDMI ARC under Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC), as explained in Enabling HDMI ARC on page 69.
• SPDIF—Your TV has an DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) connector that outputs a digital audio signal. To use the optical output, connect a digital optical audio cable from the amplifier to the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) connector on your TV.

Note: Dolby Digital Plus format is not available through the DIGITAL OUTPUT (OPTICAL) output. This format is only available through the HDMI 1/ARC connection.

After making the required HDMI ARC or digital optical audio connection, go to Settings > Audio > SPDIF and ARC option and select the audio format to use.

Note: In most cases, Auto detect is the best option. Other settings can result in no sound when the content you are viewing does not contain the audio stream type you selected.

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. For example, playing a disc on a Blu-ray player could switch your TV to the Blu-ray player's input. Or, powering off your TV could also power off the Blu-ray player and the home theater receiver.

Discovering connected CEC devices

To discover CEC devices:

1. Make sure that your CEC-compatible components are connected to your TV with a suitable high-speed HDMI cable that supports HDMI ARC and CEC control.
2. Turn on each component and make sure all components have CEC enabled.
   Tip: Some manufacturers have their own branded names for CEC functionality, so you might need to read the product documentation to correctly identify the CEC features of the device.
3. On your TV’s Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and then select Search for CEC devices. Press OK to repeat the discovery process, if necessary.

When finished, your TV displays a list of CEC devices that are connected to each HDMI input, as well as any devices that had previously been connected. Your TV remembers the names of multiple CEC devices even when they are no longer connected. If the list is longer than the allowed space, press to see a complete list in a scrollable window.

Enabling HDMI ARC

HDMI 1/ARC is the audio return channel that is available on one of your TV’s HDMI ports. The audio return channel enables you to send a Dolby Digital audio signal back to a home theater receiver that is also sending an audio and video signal into your TV. Using HDMI ARC reduces the number of cables needed and optionally lets you control the volume and mute state of the receiver by enabling system audio control.

HDMI ARC is disabled by default. To enable HDMI ARC, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC), and then highlight HDMI ARC. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.

Note: Enabling HDMI ARC also enables System audio control. After enabling HDMI ARC, you can disable System audio control if you prefer.

Enabling system audio control

System audio control enables your TV remote control to change the volume and mute state of an amplifier or sound bar connected through HDMI, and to display the external device's volume and mute status in your TV’s on-screen display. Your TV automatically turns off its internal speakers and sends volume and mute control signals to an external amplifier when all of the following are true:

• System audio control is enabled on your TV.
• Your TV is connected to a CEC-compatible amplifier, it is powered on, and CEC discoverability is enabled.
• The CEC-compatible amplifier's HDMI ARC connector is connected to your TV’s HDMI 1/ARC connector with a suitable HDMI cable.

When the CEC-compatible amplifier is off, your TV automatically turns on its speakers (unless you have turned them off as described in Turning off the speakers on page 68) and resumes local control of volume and mute state.

To enable or disable system audio control, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight System audio control. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.

Enabling 1-touch play

1-touch play enables a component to control which TV input is active. For example, pressing Play on your Blu-ray player switches your TV to the Blu-ray input.

1-touch play is disabled by default. To enable 1-touch play, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight 1-touch play. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.

Enabling system standby

The system standby feature causes other components to power off when you power off your TV. Depending on the CEC System Standby implementation, it also might enable connected components to power off your TV when you power off the component.

System standby is disabled by default. To enable system standby, in the Home screen menu, navigate to Settings > System > Control other devices (CEC) and highlight System standby. Press OK to enable or disable the feature.

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. When the restart operation completes, the TV displays the activity you selected in Power on settings on page 61.

Resetting your TV

You can choose to reset only your TV picture and audio settings to their original values, or perform a full factory reset to return your TV to the state it was in when you first unpacked and turned it on.

Reset audio/video settings

To reset only your TV picture and audio settings to their original values, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Reset TV audio/video settings. Read the information on the screen to make sure you understand what the reset operation does.

To proceed with the reset operation, press PLAY/PAUSE three times in a row.

Factory reset everything

A full factory reset returns your TV to its original, out-of-the-box state. When finished, you must repeat Guided Setup, reconnecting to the Internet, re-linking your Roku account, and reloading any streaming channels. You also must repeat Antenna TV setup and input configuration.

Factory reset is the recommended choice if you want to transfer your TV to another owner, and is the only choice if you want to switch from store mode to home mode (if you inadvertently selected store mode during Guided Setup).

To perform a factory reset, navigate to Settings > System > Advanced system settings > Factory reset, and then highlight Factory reset everything. Read the information on the screen to make sure you understand what this reset operation does. To proceed with the full factory reset, use the on-screen number pad to enter the code displayed on the screen, and then select OK to proceed.

When the factory reset operation completes, your TV restarts and displays the first Guided Setup screen.

What if I can’t access the Factory Reset option?

It is possible that your TV might get into a state where you cannot access the various menus, including the menu option that lets you perform a factory reset operation. If that happens, you can force your TV to reset by following these steps:

1. Using a straightened paper clip or ball-point pen, press and hold the recessed RESET button on your TV connector panel.
2. Continue to hold the RESET button for approximately 15 seconds.
   During this time, the status light turns off, and then turns on bright, and then pulses. When the reset cycle completes, the light either comes on dim (if your TV power was off when you started) or your TV screen comes on and the light turns off (if your TV power was on when you started).
3. When the status light turns on steady dim or your TV screen comes on, release the RESET button.
4. Proceed through Guided Setup. See Setting up your TV on page 35.

Changing your Roku Channel Store PIN preference

When you created your Roku account, you were given the opportunity to create a PIN code and to specify when it must be used. If you created a Channel Store PIN and want to change it, or you don’t remember your PIN, or if you didn’t create a Channel Store +PIN and want to add one, you can easily make these changes.

1. On a computer, tablet, or smartphone, use your web browser to go to https://my.roku.com.
2. Enter your email address and password to sign in. After signing in, the My Account page appears.
3. Under PIN Preference, click Update to open the Choose Your PIN Preferences page.
4. Skip this step if you just want to change your PIN. Otherwise, choose the option your prefer from among those listed:
   Require a PIN to make purchases or to add any item from the Channel Store.
   Require a PIN to make purchases.
   Do not require a PIN to make purchases.
5. If you choose either of the first two options, enter your PIN twice in the appropriate boxes.
6. Click Save Changes to save your changes and return to the My Account page. Note that your current setting is described under PIN Preference.

Other devices

Screen Mirroring your phone or tablet

Your TV has a feature called screen mirroring that lets you mirror your compatible smartphone or tablet on your TV. Share videos, photos, web pages, and more from compatible devices. This screen mirroring feature is in a 'beta' period, which lets you try it out and allows Roku to learn what needs to be improved—so don’t be surprised if it doesn’t work perfectly.

Notes

• Many features work with top mobile devices.
• Your TV must be connected to the Internet and linked to a Roku account to use screen mirroring. The Screen Mirroring option is not available on non-connected TVs.

Getting and using the Roku mobile app

Roku makes the Roku mobile app free for compatible iOS, Android, and Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 devices.

With the Roku mobile app, you can control your TV, find and add new Roku Channels, more easily search and find something to watch, and even use your voice to search without typing.

Using a universal remote

In many cases, you can program your cable or satellite universal remote control to also control your TV. You will need to have instructions for programming the remote control handy. Check with your cable or satellite provider for instructions.

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.
• Storage temperatures are 5° to 113°F (-15° to 45°C).
• Working temperatures are 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C).
• Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source.

Cleaning your TV cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft, lint-free cloth. If the cabinet is especially dirty, moisten a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution, squeeze the excess moisture from the cloth, then wipe the cabinet with the cloth. Use a clean cloth to dry the cabinet.

Cleaning your TV screen

Clean the screen with a soft, lint-free cloth.

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.

Video and audio

Remote control

General

Roku

Network

CEC-compatible devices