LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV USER GUIDE 40" CLASS (40" 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Digital audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Analog audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Changing channel settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Automatically scanning for channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Hiding channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Setting up a favorite channel list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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-40LB480U Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable. 16 Remote control batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. 17 The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
LC-40LB480U 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. Servicing These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Full HD LED 1080p TV Introduction DTS TruSurround™ Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Sharp product. Your LC-40LB480U represents the state of the art in LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Game mode CEC Control Enjoy the benefit of having HDMI CEC compatible products plug and play! No setup is needed! CEC technology lets different components discover and communicate with each other.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Installing the stands or 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. Installing the stands 1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen from damages and scratches. 2 Align the TV stands with the screw holes on the bottom of your TV, then secure the stands to the TV with the four provided screws.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Installing a wall-mount bracket Warning • Your TV has four VESA mounting holes on the back. If you attach a wall-mount bracket to the back of your TV, the bracket must be securely attached, using all four holes. If you do not use all four mounting holes, your TV may fall and cause property damage or personal injury. See the documentation that came with your wall mount for complete mounting instructions.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 2 If the TV stands are attached, remove the four screws that secure the stands to 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. • The mounting holes on the back of your TV take type M6 screws. 7.87 in. (200 mm) 7.87 in.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV TV components Front Package contents • • • • • • 40" LED TV Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) TV stands (2) and screws (4) Power cord Quick Setup Guide Important Information # Item 1 Remote control sensor 2 /INPUT 3 Power indicator Description Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block. —Press to turn on your TV when your TV is off (in standby mode). Press and hold to turn off your TV when your TV is on.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Left side # Item 1 /AUDIO OUT 2 VIDEO and L/R (audio) 3 ANT / CABLE IN 4 HDMI 3/HDMI 2/ HDMI 1/ARC 9 Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For more information, see “Connecting headphones” on page 23 or “Analog audio” on page 25. Connect the video and audio for an AV device to these jacks. For more information, see “AV (good)” on page 14, 18, or 20. Connect an antenna or cable TV to this jack.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Right side # Item 1 2 3 4 Description Connect a digital audio amplifier, home theater system, or sound bar to this jack to DIGITAL OUTPUT listen to TV audio through the (OPTICAL) external speakers. For more information, see “Digital audio” on page 24. Connect a USB flash drive to this jack to view compatible JPEG picture files. For more information, see “Connecting a USB USB flash drive” on page 22 and “Using a USB flash drive” on page 38.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Remote control # Button Press to... 6 FAVORITE Open the FAVORITES LIST. See “Setting up a favorite channel list” on page 46 and “Viewing a favorite channel” on page 47. 7 VOL+/– Increase or decrease the volume. 8 SOUND MODE Select the sound mode. You can select Standard, Movie, Music, Voice, or User. See the Sound Mode option in “Adjusting sound settings” on page 43. 9 CC Turn closed captioning on or off. You can select Off, On Always, or On When Mute.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p 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-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p 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 12. HDMI (best) Cable or satellite box Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box Side of TV On your TV AV cable connector Audio cable connectors AV cable AV jack Analog audio jacks 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Coaxial (good) Side of TV Cable or satellite box On your TV Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT / CABLE IN jack 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. 3 Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT / CABLE IN jack on your TV and to the coaxial out jack on the cable or satellite box.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box) Antenna or cable TV (no box) Side of TV On your TV Coaxial cable connector Coaxial cable ANT / CABLE IN jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. Connect a coaxial cable (not provided) to the ANT / CABLE IN jack on your TV and to the antenna or cable TV wall jack. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p 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 12. HDMI (best) Side of TV DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the DVD or Blu-ray player is turned off.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Side of TV DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV AV cable connector Audio cable connectors AV cable AV jack Analog audio 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 your TV and to the AV OUT jacks on the DVD or Blu-ray player.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV Game console On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 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 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. 4 Turn on the game console, then set it to the correct output mode.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV AV (good) Notes Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Side of TV Game console On your TV AV cable connector Analog audio cable connectors AV cable AV jack Analog audio jacks 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off. 2 Connect the video and audio connectors on the game console’s AV cable (not provided) to the VIDEO jack and L and R AUDIO jacks on your TV and to the composite jack(s) on the game console.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting a computer HDMI (best) Side of TV Computer On your TV HDMI cable connector HDMI jack HDMI cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 21 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer. Plug your TV’s power cord into a power outlet, then turn on your TV and the computer. Press INPUT to open the INPUT SOURCE list.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on 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-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting headphones When you connect headphones, the TV speakers are 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 1 Connect the headphones to the /AUDIO OUT jack on your TV. 2 In the screen that opens, press W or X to highlight Headphones/Audio Out, then press ENTER. For more information, see “Selecting the audio out mode” on page 44.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack. Digital audio Side of TV External speaker system On your TV Sound bar Digital optical audio cable connector Digital optical audio cable Digital optical audio jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Analog audio When you connect external speakers or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack, the TV speakers are muted. Side of TV External speaker system On your TV Sound bar Audio cable connector Audio cable /AUDIO OUT jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the external speaker system or sound bar is turned off.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices 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. Just remember to use the best connection types available for the best picture and sound. For information about connection types, see “What connection should I use?” on page 12.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Connecting power 1 Connect the AC power cord to the AC IN connector on the side 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Using the remote control Installing remote control batteries 1 While pressing the release latch on the back of the remote control, lift the battery compartment cover off of 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Programming universal remote controls You can operate your Sharp TV with a new or existing universal remote control. 1 See the table in “Viewing universal remote control codes” for common codes. If you have problems programming your remote or need a different remote control code, see the instructions that came with the remote control or check the remote control manufacturer’s website for the latest remote control code information.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Turning on your TV for the first time The first time you turn on your TV, the Easy Setup wizard opens. The wizard guides you through setting up basic settings. 1 Make sure that you have: • Installed the remote control batteries. (See page 28 for details.) • Connected an antenna, cable TV, or satellite TV. (See page 13 through 16 for details.) • Connected the power cord. (See page 27 for details.) 2 Press (power) to turn on your TV.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 8 Press W X or ENTER to highlight Month, Day, or Year, then press S or T adjust the setting. When you are finished, use the arrow buttons to highlight Next, then press ENTER. 9 Press W X or ENTER to highlight Hour, Minute, or the AM/PM field, then press S or T adjust the option. When you are finished, use the arrow buttons to highlight Next, then press ENTER. 10 Press S or T to highlight a video input source, then press X to move to the label area.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV • If you select Cable from the wall or Antenna, your TV starts scanning for channels and displays a progress screen. The scan may take several minutes. Note You can press EXIT, or highlight Skip and press ENTER, to stop the auto channel search, but you will need to run the auto channel search again to create a channel list. Understanding the basics Turning your TV on or off 1 Make sure that the power cord is connected to a power outlet. See “Connecting power” on page 27.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV On-screen menu overview Channels 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV PHOTOS menu (USB mode) Selecting 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 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. To use CEC Control, you must set the CEC Control setting on the Settings · CEC menu to On. Notes • HDMI cables must be used to connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV. • The connected device’s HDMI CEC feature must be turned on.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Turning TV Auto Power On on or off Turning Audio Return Channel on or off TV Auto Power On automatically turns on your TV when an HDMI CEC device is turned on, if the device has this feature. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 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. 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices Selecting a CEC-compatible device You can display a list of HDMI CEC devices that are connected to your TV. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. When you have more than one CEC-compatible device connected, you can select the device you want to use. 1 Press INPUT, press S or T to highlight the CEC-compatible device you want to wake, then press ENTER. 2 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu Using a USB flash drive You can open a CEC-compatible device’s root menu, then use your TV’s remote control to control the device, if the device has this feature. 1 Press INPUT, press S or T to highlight an HDMI input, then press ENTER. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view compatible JPEG pictures.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 2 Press S or T to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER. The screen displays folder names and photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a thumbnail index with the first photo or folder highlighted. Note Photos are shown in the order they appear on the USB flash drive. They may not be listed in file name order. 3 To navigate the thumbnail index screen, press: • S T W or X to browse through the files and folders.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Viewing photos in a slideshow You can view your photos in a slideshow. 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB mode” on page 38. 2 If the photos you want to view are in a folder on the USB flash drive, select the folder. For information about selecting a folder, see “Browsing photos” on page 38 or “Viewing favorite photos” on page 39. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press S or T to highlight Start Slideshow, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV • Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of the screen. • Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture. • Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture. • Color—Adjusts the color intensity of the picture. A low setting may make the color look faded. A high setting may make the color look artificial. • Tint—Adjusts the color balance of the picture. Use this control to make skin tones look more natural.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Setting the power on picture mode Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the TV program you are viewing. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Channels, then press ENTER. You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you turn it on. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Help, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Adjusting the sound Adjusting sound settings You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound quality. You also can reset all sound settings to the factory default. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Sound, then press ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight an option, then press ENTER or X to access the option. You can select: • Sound Mode—Selects the sound mode. You can select: • Standard—Balances treble and bass.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Selecting the audio out mode Playing TV audio only If your TV is on when you connect a device to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV, a screen opens where you select which audio out mode you want to use. 1 Connect headphones, an amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to the /AUDIO OUT jack on the side of your TV. You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the program audio only.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Changing channel settings Automatically scanning for channels 4 Press S or T to highlight Cable/Satellite Box, Cable from the wall, or Antenna, then press ENTER. A If you select Cable/Satellite Box, a screen opens to show the ways you can connect a cable or satellite box. When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Hiding channels 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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Channels, then press ENTER. 4 Press S T W or X to highlight the channel you want to hide, then press ENTER. Each channel has a circle to the left. When you hide a channel the circle is empty.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 4 Press S T W or X to highlight the channel you want to add to the favorites list, then press ENTER. Each channel has a circle to the left. When you add a channel to the Favorite List, the circle is filled. Notes • If you highlight a channel in the list for two to four seconds, your TV displays the channel in the background. • To remove a channel from the favorites list, highlight the channel, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV 5 Press S or T to select a character, then press W or X to move to the previous or next character position. Repeat this step to enter additional characters. You can enter as many as 11 characters. Checking the digital signal strength You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Setting parental controls Parental controls let you prevent your children from watching inappropriate material on TV. When set, parental controls read the rating of the program (with some exceptions, such as news and sports) and deny access to programs that exceed the ratings level you select. To watch programs that exceed the selected rating, you must enter a password. 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. The default password is 0000.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Blocking unrated TV Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows are not rated. When you set UnRated/Exempt Ratings to Block, TV programs that do not have ratings are blocked. When you try to watch a blocked program, you are prompted to enter the parental controls password. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 5 Press S or T to highlight UnRated/Exempt Ratings, then press ENTER or X to access the option.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Canadian French ratings E Exempt programming G General audiences 8 ans+ Suitable for children 8 and older 13 ans+ Suitable for children 13 and older 16 ans+ Suitable for children 16 and older 18 ans+ Adult only 5 Press S or T to highlight US V-Chip, then press ENTER. (To set Canadian ratings, select Canadian V-Chip.) US V-Chip 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Downloading rating information If the program you are viewing has downloadable rating information, you can download the information to use when setting parental controls. 5 Press S or T to highlight Open V-CHIP, then press ENTER. The screen that you see may vary depending on the broadcaster. Note If the program you are viewing does not have V-Chip rating information, Open V-CHIP is grayed on the Settings · Parental Controls menu and cannot be selected. 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Locking the power button When the button lock is turned On, the power button on the front of your TV is locked, and you can only operate your TV using the remote control. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press T or ENTER. 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 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Selecting the analog closed captioning mode 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. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Customizing digital closed captioning settings 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight Closed Caption, then press ENTER. 55 4 Press S or T to highlight Digital CC Style, then press ENTER. 5 Press S or T to highlight Style, then press ENTER or X to access the option. 6 Press W or X to highlight Custom, then press ENTER. 7 Press S or T to highlight an option, then press ENTER or X to access the option.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Adjusting time settings 4 Press S or T to highlight Date/Time, then press ENTER. When you set up your TV for the first time, you set up the clock. 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 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight Time, then press ENTER.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Setting the sleep timer You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 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, you select the language. You can change the menu language to a different language. 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Turning Input Sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices connected to them. Your TV uses this information to determine what options you can select on the INPUT SOURCE list when you press INPUT. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. 3 Press S or T to highlight Input Labels, then press ENTER or X to access the option.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Maintenance • 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 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C). • Working temperatures are 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C). • Do not place your TV in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Learning more You can learn more about remote control codes and connecting a sound bar. 1 Press MENU.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Updating the TV firmware Restoring settings to the defaults If your TV is behaving oddly and you have tried all the solutions in the troubleshooting pages, you may need to update the TV firmware. When you restore default settings, all the settings you have customized (except parental controls) are reset. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press W or X to highlight HELP, then press ENTER. Cautions • Make sure that you have tried all other solutions before you upgrade the firmware.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p 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 40. 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 44.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Problem Solution 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 13 or “Connecting an antenna or cable TV (no box)” on page 16. • If you are using an antenna, the digital channel signal may be low.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Problem Good picture, but no sound. Solution • 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.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Problem “No signal” error message is displayed. Solution • 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, make sure that it is plugged in and turned on. • 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-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Problem My TV is not playing the audio from the connected CEC device. My TV’s remote control does not control the device. 65 Solution • 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. • Make sure that the device is a CEC-compatible device. See the documentation that came with the device. • Make sure that the TV volume is turned up and not muted.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Problem The Audio Return Channel setting on the CEC menu keeps turning back on after it is turned off. Solution • When Audio Return Channel is set to Off and CEC Control is set to On and you adjust the volume on the audio receiver, Audio Return Channel is automatically set to On. To prevent this from happening, turn off the CEC Control feature. See “Turning CEC Control on or off” on page 35. Problem I cannot select the Root Menu option on the CEC menu.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Specifications Outputs Specifications are subject to change without notice. Dimensions and weight Without stand (H × W × D) With stand H × W × D 21.1 × 36.1 × 3.5 in. (53.7 × 91.7 × 9 cm) 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg) 22.6 × 36.1 × 8.1 in. (57.3 × 91.7 × 20.6 cm) 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) Screen Screen size measured diagonally Panel Panel backlight type Panel 60 Hz vs.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p TV Legal notices Dolby License Notice and Trademark Acknowledgement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
LC-40LB480U Full HD LED 1080p 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”).
Product information: https://www.sharptvusa.com/support 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. ©2016 Best Buy China LTD. All rights reserved. SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation; used under license by Hisense International (Hong Kong) America Investment Co.
