Sharp LC-32LB261U User Manual
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- Page 1 LC-32LB261U 32" LED TV USER GUIDE Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents CHILD SAFETY ............. . . 1 Important Safety Instructions . - Page 3 Contents Connecting an MHL-enabled device ......... 23 Connecting a game console .
- Page 4 Contents Turning Audio Return Channel on or off ......... . . 46 Displaying a list of CEC-compatible devices .
- Page 5 Legal notices ............. . . 80 One-year limited warranty - Sharp Televisions ....... 81...
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Page 6: Child Safety
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. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
LC-32LB261U Important Safety 15 The wall plug is the disconnecting device. The plug must remain readily operable. Instructions 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... -
Page 8: Caution
Non-active pixels The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed blue, green, or red point. These non-active pixels do not adversely affect the performance of your TV, and are not considered defects. -
Page 9: Introduction
No setup is needed! CEC technology lets Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Sharp different components discover and communicate with each product. Your LC-32LB261U represents the state of the art in other. (See page for instructions on how to use CEC Control.) LED TV design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. -
Page 10: Installing The Stand Or Wall-Mount Bracket
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Installing the stand or wall-mount bracket Notes • If you plan to wall-mount your TV, do not install the stand. • Store the stand and stand screws in case you decide to use the stand in the future. -
Page 11: Installing A Wall-Mount Bracket
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 3 Secure the TV stand to your TV with the four provided screws. Screw type Screw length # of screws 20 mm 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. - Page 12 LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 2 If the TV stand is attached, remove the four screws that secure the stand 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.
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Page 13: Tv Components
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV TV components Front buttons Package contents • 32" LED TV • Remote control and batteries (2 AAA) • TV stand and screws (4) • Power cord • Quick Setup Guide • Important Information Front # Item... -
Page 14: Side
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Side # Item Description Connect headphones, an analog audio amplifier, a home theater system, or a sound bar to this jack. For more information, see /AUDIO OUT “Connecting headphones” on page “Analog audio” on page 33. -
Page 15: Back
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Back # Item Description Connect the video (VGA) for a computer to this jack. For more 5 PC IN information, see “VGA (most common)” on page 29. Connect the audio for a computer to this jack. For more information see “VGA (most... -
Page 16: Remote Control
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Remote control # Button Press to... VOL+/– Increase or decrease the volume. FLASHBACK Return to the previous channel. Select the sound mode. You can select Standard, SOUND MODE Movie, Music, Voice, or User. See the Sound Mode option in “Adjusting sound... -
Page 17: What Connection Should I Use
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV What connection Connection type and Cable connectors should I use? jack Your TV has several connection types for connecting devices to Optical digital your TV. audio For the best video quality, you should connect a device to the best available connection. -
Page 18: Connecting A Cable Or Satellite Box
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a cable or satellite box Many cable or satellite TV boxes have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I... -
Page 19: Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/ARC/DVI jack to connect a cable or satellite box using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 20: Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Cable or satellite box On your TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors Component video cable connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 21: Av (Composite Video) (Good)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV AV (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 Y/VIDEO jack. Cable or satellite box On your TV... -
Page 22: Coaxial (Good)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Coaxial (good) On your TV Cable or satellite box Coaxial cable connector ANT/CABLE jack Back of TV Coaxial cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. -
Page 23: Connecting An Antenna Or Cable Tv (No Box)
LC-32LB261U 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 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and all connected equipment is turned off. -
Page 24: Connecting A Dvd Or Blu-Ray Player
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a DVD or Blu-ray player Many DVD or Blu-ray players have more than one connection type. To get the best video, you should use the best connection type available. For more information, see “What connection should I use?”... -
Page 25: Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. DVD or Blu-ray player On your TV Component Audio cable video cable connectors Component video cable connectors Audio cable Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 26: Av (Composite Video) (Good)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV AV (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 Y/VIDEO jack. On your TV DVD or Blu-ray player... -
Page 27: Connecting A Roku Streaming Stick
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a Roku Streaming Stick You can connect a Roku Streaming Stick® to your TV to enjoy streaming video and audio. Note You must use the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack to connect a Roku Streaming Stick. -
Page 28: Connecting An Mhl-Enabled Device
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting an MHL-enabled device You can connect an MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device’s screen on your TV. Note You must use the purple HDMI 2/MHL jack to connect an MHL-enabled device. -
Page 29: Connecting A Game Console
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a game console HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable connector Game console HDMI jack HDMI cable 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the game console is turned off. -
Page 30: Component Video (Better)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Component video (better) Note Cables are often color-coded to match color-coded jacks. Game console On your TV Component Analog video cable audio cable Console-specific component video and audio cable connectors connectors Component Analog video jacks... -
Page 31: Av (Composite Video) (Good)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV AV (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 Y/VIDEO jack. Game On your TV console AV cable... -
Page 32: Connecting A Computer
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a computer HDMI (best) Side of TV On your TV HDMI cable HDMI cable connector HDMI jack 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. 2 Connect an HDMI cable (not provided) to one of the HDMI jacks on the side of your TV and to the HDMI OUT jack on the computer. -
Page 33: Dvi (Same As Hdmi But Requires An Audio Connection)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV DVI (same as HDMI but requires an audio connection) Note You must use the HDMI 1/ARC/DVI jack to connect a computer using DVI. If you use another HDMI jack, you will not hear sound from the TV speakers. -
Page 34: Vga (Most Common)
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV VGA (most common) On your TV Audio cable VGA cable VGA cable Audio cable connector connector PC IN jack PC/DVI AUDIO IN jack Back of TV 1 Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the computer is turned off. -
Page 35: Connecting A Usb Flash Drive
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a USB flash drive Side of TV USB flash drive 1 Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the side of your TV. Caution Do not remove the USB flash drive or turn off the TV while using the USB flash drive. -
Page 36: Connecting Headphones
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED 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. -
Page 37: Connecting External Speakers Or A Sound Bar
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting external speakers or a sound bar You can connect external speakers or a sound bar to the digital audio jack. Digital audio External speaker On your TV system Sound bar Digital optical audio cable... -
Page 38: Analog Audio
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED 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 Audio cable On your TV Audio cable External speaker connector system... -
Page 39: Connecting A Home Theater System With Multiple Devices
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting a home theater system with multiple devices AV receiver Game console 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. -
Page 40: Connecting Power
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Connecting 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. -
Page 41: Using The Remote Control
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using the remote Cautions • Batteries should not be exposed to control excessive heat, such as sunshine, heat registers, or fire. • Battery chemicals can cause a rash. If the Installing remote control batteries batteries leak, clean the battery compartment with a cloth. -
Page 42: Programming Universal Remote Controls
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Programming universal remote controls Viewing universal remote control codes You can operate your Sharp TV with a new or existing universal You can view a list of universal remote control codes in remote control. the on-screen menu. -
Page 43: Turning On Your Tv For The First Time
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Turning on your TV for 5 Press to highlight an option, then press ENTER. You can select: the first time • Watch TV to skip the customization options. You can press MENU later to access the on-screen menus and customize viewing settings. - Page 44 LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 9 Press or ENTER to highlight Hour, Minute, or the 15 Press to highlight Cable/Satellite Box, Cable from AM/PM field, then press adjust the option. When the wall, or Antenna, then press ENTER. you are finished, use the arrow buttons to highlight Next, •...
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Page 45: Understanding The Basics
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Understanding the On-screen menu overview Access basics Notes • Depending on the signal source selected, you may see different options on your screen. Turning your TV on or off • Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out. -
Page 46: Navigating The Menus
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Channels menu (TV mode) Help menu (TV mode) Settings menu (TV mode) Navigating the menus Press MENU to open the on-screen menu. Press the right or left arrow to move the cursor on the screen or to adjust a selected item. -
Page 47: Selecting A Channel
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using a Roku Streaming Selecting a channel • Press CH or CH to go to the next or previous channel Stick on the memorized channel list. • Press the number buttons to enter the channel number you... -
Page 48: Switching Back To The Roku Streaming Stick
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using an MHL-enabled Switching back to the Roku Streaming Stick 1 Press INPUT, then press to select HDMI 2 (Roku). device You can connect your MHL-enabled device, such as a cell phone, and view your device’s screen on your... -
Page 49: Switching Back To The Connected Device
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using CEC Control Switching back to the connected device 1 Press INPUT, then press to select HDMI 2 (MHL). 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. -
Page 50: Turning Device Auto Power Off On Or Off
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 4 Press to highlight CEC Control, then press ENTER or 6 Press to highlight On (turns off the connected to access the option. devices when you turn off your TV) or Off (does not turn off... -
Page 51: Turning Audio Return Channel On Or Off
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 6 Press to highlight On (turns on your TV when you 6 Press to highlight On (your TV’s remote control turn on the connected device) or Off (does not turn on your controls the connected audio receiver’s volume) or Off TV when you turn on the connected device), then press (your TV’s remote control does not control the connected... -
Page 52: Selecting A Cec-Compatible Device
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting a CEC-compatible device Opening a CEC-compatible device’s root menu When you have more than one INlink-compatible device connected, you can select the device you want to use. You can open a CEC-compatible device’s root menu, then use... -
Page 53: Using A Usb Flash Drive
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using a USB flash drive 2 Press to highlight Browse Photos, then press ENTER. The screen displays folder names and photo files stored on the USB flash drive in a thumbnail index with the You can connect a USB flash drive to your TV to view first photo or folder highlighted. -
Page 54: Viewing Favorite Photos
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Viewing favorite photos Viewing photos in a slideshow After you create your favorite photo list, you can browse You can view your photos in a slideshow. among your favorite photos quickly. 1 Switch to USB mode. See “Switching to USB... -
Page 55: Adjusting The Picture
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting the picture • Backlight—Sets the overall brilliance of the screen. • Brightness—Adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the picture. Adjusting the TV picture • Contrast—Adjusts the brightness of the light areas of the picture. -
Page 56: Automatically Adjusting The Aspect Ratio
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Automatically adjusting the aspect ratio Aspect ratio options Example Auto View Mode automatically changes how the picture looks Cinema: on the screen (aspect ratio) based on the TV program you are Stretches the image at the edges, but viewing. -
Page 57: Setting The Power On Picture Mode
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Setting the power on picture mode Adjusting the computer image You can set the picture mode your TV uses when you turn it on. When you connect a computer to your TV using the PC IN jack, you may need to adjust the computer image to improve the 1 Press MENU. -
Page 58: Adjusting The Sound
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting the sound 4 Press to highlight PC, then press ENTER. Adjusting sound settings You can adjust sound settings to improve the sound quality. You also can reset all sound settings to the factory default. -
Page 59: Selecting The Audio Out Mode
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting the audio out mode • Digital Audio Format/Audio Delay—Sends digital audio to an external audio system. You can select: If your TV is on when you connect a device to the /AUDIO • Audio Format—Selects how the digital audio is sent to OUT jack on the side of your TV, a screen opens where you the external audio system. -
Page 60: Playing Tv Audio Only
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Changing channel Playing TV audio only You can turn off the picture on your TV and listen to the settings program audio only. 1 Press MENU, Automatically scanning for channels When you scan for channels, your TV searches for channels with signals and stores the channel information in the channel list. -
Page 61: Hiding Channels
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Hiding channels 4 Press to highlight Cable/Satellite Box, Cable from the wall, or Antenna, then press ENTER. You can hide channels in the channel list. When you press A If you select Cable/Satellite Box, a screen opens to or CH , your TV skips the hidden channels. -
Page 62: Setting Up A Favorite Channel List
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 4 Press to highlight the channel you want to hide, 4 Press to highlight the channel you want to add then press ENTER. Each channel has a circle to the left. to the favorites list, then press ENTER. Each channel has a When you hide a channel the circle is empty. -
Page 63: Adding Or Changing A Channel Label
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Adding or changing a channel label 5 Press to select a character, then press If a channel is not already labeled, you can label the channel to move to the previous or next make it easier to identify. You can also relabel a channel that is character position. -
Page 64: Checking The Digital Signal Strength
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Setting parental Checking the digital signal strength You can check the digital signal strength to determine if you controls need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. -
Page 65: Blocking Unrated Tv
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Blocking unrated TV 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. Some TV programs, such as news and sports shows are not The default password is 0000. rated. When you set UnRated/Exempt Ratings to Block, TV You should change the programs that do not have ratings are blocked. -
Page 66: Setting Parental Control Levels
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 5 Press to highlight UnRated/Exempt Ratings, then Canadian French ratings press ENTER or to access the option. Exempt programming 6 Press to select Block (to block unrated TV) or View (to unblock unrated TV). General audiences... -
Page 67: Downloading Rating Information
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV 4 Press the number buttons to 7 Press to select the rating. If a rating has sub-ratings, enter the four-digit password. press to highlight a sub-rating. Note When you block a rating, that rating and all higher ratings are blocked. -
Page 68: Locking Control Buttons
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Locking control buttons 4 Press the number buttons to enter the four-digit password. When the button lock is turned On, the buttons on the side of your TV are locked, and you can only operate your TV using the remote control. -
Page 69: Using Closed Captioning
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Using closed Selecting the analog closed captioning mode Analog channels usually have one or more closed captioning 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. -
Page 70: Selecting The Digital Closed Captioning Mode
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Selecting the digital closed captioning mode 5 Press to select a digital caption setting. You can select: Digital channels usually have one or more closed captioning • Service1 through Service6—Service1 is usually the modes. The Service1 and CC1 modes usually display a text “printed”... -
Page 71: Adjusting Time Settings
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting time settings 4 Press to highlight Digital CC Style, 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. -
Page 72: Setting The Sleep Timer
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Setting the sleep timer 4 Press to highlight Date/Time, then press ENTER. You can specify the amount of time before your TV automatically turns off. 1 Press MENU. 2 Press to highlight Settings, then press ENTER. -
Page 73: Adjusting Menu Settings
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Adjusting menu settings Turning Input Sensor on or off When the Input Sensor feature is turned on, your TV automatically detects which video jacks have devices Selecting the menu language connected to them. Your TV uses this information to determine... -
Page 74: Labeling An Input Source
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Maintenance Labeling an input source You can add a label to an input source to make it easier to identify in the INPUT SOURCE list. • Do not use your TV in areas that are too hot or too cold, 1 Press MENU. -
Page 75: Learning More
3 Click Support in the upper right corner, then under Consumer, click Product Downloads. 4 Click LED TVs, then enter LC-32LB261U in the Enter LED TVs Model Number box and click Search. 5 Under the image of your TV, click Next. If available, the most current firmware version is listed. -
Page 76: Restoring Settings To The Defaults
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Video and audio 10 When the update is complete, unplug the USB flash drive, then press ENTER. Your TV turns off then on to complete the update. Problem Solution 11 If the channel list has been deleted, you need to scan for Picture does not •... - Page 77 LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Dark, poor, or no Only snow (noise) • Try another channel. The station • Try another channel. The station picture (screen is appears on the may be experiencing problems. may be experiencing problems.
- Page 78 LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution Dotted lines or Good picture, but • Make sure that the antenna or • Increase the volume. stripes appear on no sound. cable TV is connected correctly • Make sure that the sound is not the screen.
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Page 79: Remote Control
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution No output from “No signal” • Adjust the audio balance. See • Press INPUT and make sure that one of the error message is “Adjusting sound settings” on you have selected the correct speakers. -
Page 80: Roku Streaming Stick
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Roku Streaming Stick Problem Solution TV cabinet Problem Solution • When the TV is in use, the creaks. temperature rises naturally and I cannot see a • Make sure that your TV is turned may cause the cabinet to expand... -
Page 81: Mhl-Enabled Device
My TV is playing page 50. • Make sure that the MHL cable is the audio from • If the device is not a Sharp device, connected securely to your TV a connected it may not be compatible with and the device. - Page 82 • Make sure that the TV speakers the device. are turned on and not muted. See • If the device is not a Sharp device, “Adjusting sound settings” on it may not be compatible with page 53.
- Page 83 LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Problem Solution Problem Solution The Audio I cannot select • When Audio Return Channel is • The device may not support this Return the Root Menu set to Off and CEC Control is set feature. See the documentation...
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Page 84: Specifications
LC-32LB261U Sharp 32" LED TV Specifications Outputs Video Specifications are subject to change without notice. Analog audio/Headphone 1 (side) Digital audio 1 (optical) (back) Dimensions and weight WiFi 28.6 × 17.1 × 2.5 in. (72.6 × 43.5 × 6.3 cm) -
Page 85: Legal Notices
Energy Star • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Your Sharp TV is ENERGY STAR® qualified in the “Standard” mode. It help. meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. -
Page 86: One-Year Limited Warranty - Sharp Televisions
Product must be purchased in the United States or LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH Canada from a Best Buy or Future Shop authorized dealer of Sharp brand OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT products only that are packaged with this warranty statement. - Page 87 (7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645) under brand license by SHARP Corporation. ©2014 Best Buy China LTD. All rights reserved. SHARP is a registered trademark of Sharp Corporation; used under license by SHARP Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. V5 ENGLISH...