Brand: SHARP
Category: Televisions
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for 36U-S50B
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:01 p.m.
Warranty Information
One (1) year parts and labor, with an additional one (1) year for picture tube parts only.
Basic Operation
Power
Press POWER to turn the TV on. Press again to turn it off.
Volume
Press VOL + to increase volume. Press VOL - to decrease volume.
Channel Selection
Press CH▲ to select the next higher channel. Press CH▼ to select the next lower channel.
Mute
Press MUTE to silence the sound. Press again to restore sound.
Input Selection
Press INPUT to cycle through video input sources.
Menu Navigation
Press MENU to access the Main Menu. Use CH▲/▼ to navigate and VOL+/- to select.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| POSSIBLE SOLUTION | No image or sound from external video/audio device | Remote control not working | Image scrolling vertically | No color | Interference from external electric noise | Normal image, poor sound | No sound, no image | Distorted image |
| Try another channel. If it works, it may be a broadcast station problem. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is the TV plugged in? | X | |||||||
| Is the outlet receiving power? | X | X | ||||||
| Is the POWER switch on? | X | X | ||||||
| Is the antenna connected to the rear terminal? | X | X | X | |||||
| If using an outdoor antenna, ensure the cable is not damaged. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Check for local interference. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Turn the POWER switch off and then back on after one minute. | X | X | ||||||
| Adjust COLOR control. | X | |||||||
| Adjust CONTRAST control. | X | |||||||
| Check external video/audio devices and ensure connections are secure. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Check remote control batteries. | X | |||||||
| Turn off CLOSED CAPTION / Energy Save modes. | X | |||||||
| Unplug and replug the TV after two minutes. | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |