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Page 1 SHA/MAN/0535 Operating Instructions Android TV Operation Manual EQ Series Image for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary.
Page 2 Manufacturers Guarantee IMPORTANT GUARANTEE INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing this television. We hope you have many years of trouble free enjoyment from your purchase. Your product is covered under the manufacturers’ guarantee for 12 months from the date of purchase. If you experience any diﬃ...
Page 3: Guarentee Information
WARNING: Never place a television set on an unstable surface. The TV set may fall causing serious personal injury or Important Safety Instructions death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: • Use cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.
Page 4: Safety Instructions
CE Statement: warranty/service repair or support. We are unable to carry out warranty/service if you are unable to package the item Hereby, Sharp Consumer Electronics Poland sp. correctly. z o.o. declares that this LED TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant Important information regarding use of video provisions of RED Directive 2014/53/EU.
Page 5: Trademarks
TRADEMARKS The DVB logo is the registered trademark of the The “CI plus” Logo is a trademark of CI Plus LLP. Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) project. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo and Miracast® are The FREEVIEW text and logos are trademarks of DTV registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Guarentee Information .......3 Apps ..........49 Safety Instructions .
Page 7: Securing To A Wall
Securing to a wall SECURING THE TV TO A WALL Securing the TV to a wall with anti-tip straps For maximum safety in the home, when using a TV with its stand, anti-tip straps should be ﬁ tted. These are available from major retailers &...
Page 8: Getting Started
To make full use of your Android set, you will require an aerial and internet connection. Use these Operating Instructions for guidance on how to use your Sharp Android television. Unless otherwise stated, the remote control is used to operate the set, i.e., it will be noted when to use the buttons or control stick on the set itself.
Page 9: Connecting External Device - Wired & Non Wired
Getting Started CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES - WIRED Before turning your set on, it is recommended that your external devices are connected before continuing with the ﬁ rst-time installation process. Depending on the source connectivity on your television, follow the guidance below when connecting external devices.
Page 10 Getting Started Features Available to Compatible CEC Devices Blu-ray/DVD player • Automatically turns the television on and switches the input to the connected Blu-ray/DVD player when the Blu-ray/DVD player starts to play. • Automatically turns the connected Blu-ray/DVD player oﬀ when you turn the television oﬀ . •...
Page 11 Getting Started Component video Connection If your external device has component video jacks/sockets, connect them to the television using a mini component video cable and an audio cable. Mini AV Source AV in Video CVBS External Device Composite video/audio cable (not supplied) Composite video/audio adapter cable (not supplied) USB Devices (wired) You can connect wired USB devices such a mouse and keyboard via the USB sockets on the rear of the set.
Page 12 Getting Started Connecting an External Audio Device You can connect audio systems such as AV receivers or sound bars to the television. Select a connection method below according to the speciﬁ cations of the audio system you want to connect. •...
Page 13 Getting Started Digital Audio (Optical) Connecting your television and audio system with a digital optical cable. Connect to the audio system digital optical input terminal. Digital Audio Out Digital Audio In Optical Optical AV Receiver or Soundbar Audio Optical cable (not supplied) If there is no output on the digital optical output, ensure that the digital output is set to PCM.
Page 14 Getting Started CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES - NON WIRED It is possible to connect external non-wired devices such as Bluetooth headphones, keyboard, mouse, etc. Chromecast built-in Chromecast built-in allows you to wirelessly cast content from your favourite websites and apps to your television, directly from your computer or mobile device.
Page 15: Connecting Headphones - Wired & Non Wired
Getting Started To unpair your remote control, follow the instructions below: Go to Settings > Remotes & Accessories. Select the remote control to be unpaired and press [OK]. Now select “Unpair” and press [OK]. Select “OK” and press [OK] on the remote control. Your remote control will now unpair from the set.
Page 16: Playing Content Stored On A Usb Device
Getting Started PLAYING CONTENT STORED ON A USB DEVICE Connect a USB storage device to the USB port of the television to enjoy photo, music, and video ﬁ les stored on the device. Connect the USB device to your television and turn it on. Press the [HOME] button, select “Apps”...
Page 17: Inputting Text
Getting Started INPUTTING TEXT On -Screen Keyboard There is a preinstalled on-screen keyboard app in your set which will appear whenever text is expected to be entered by the user, e.g. Wi-Fi password or website address in the web browser. To navigate the on-screen keyboard, use the [ARROW] buttons on the remote control, enter the character selected by pressing [OK].
Page 18: Remote Control
Getting Started REMOTE CONTROL STANDBY - Switch on the TV when in standby or vice versa. PRIME VIDEO - Access the Prime Video App. SOURCE - To display the input/source menu. YOUTUBE - Access the YouTube App. NUMBER BUTTONS - 0-9 to select a TV channel directly. FREEVIEW PLAY - Access the Freeview Play service.
Page 19: First Time Installation
Getting Started FIRST TIME INSTALLATION When the set starts up for the ﬁ rst time, it will do so in the ﬁ rst-time installation mode. This enables you to set up various Android functions, log into your Google account (you will be able to set up a Google account if you do not have one) and for the set to be tuned into digital television if required.
Page 20 Getting Started Full First Time Installation When the set is turned on for the ﬁ rst time it will enter the installation mode as shown here. It is recommended that all steps are completed as shown in the process to ensure correct operation. Use the back button on your remote control to return to the previous screen.
Page 21 Getting Started Once logged into your Google account you will be asked to conﬁ rm that the Terms of Service are accepted. Then asked to accept the following: Help Improve Android - When enabled, the set will automatically send diagnostic information to Google.
Page 22 Getting Started Set up your television to be in Home or Store mode. Home mode is the default setting for normal use. This can be changed later in the Settings menu if necessary. Note: If the store mode is turned on, the set will go into the demonstration mode after a few minutes and display banners advising of the sets speciﬁ...
Page 23 Getting Started Connect your remote control using Bluetooth: • Press and hold the [LEFT ARROW] and [HOME] buttons on the remote control at the same time. • The LED indicator on the remote control will start to ﬂ ash. • Select your remote control from the list shown on the television screen and press [OK] on the remote control.
Page 24: Android Functionality
Android Functionality ANDROID FUNCTIONALITY Your Android set is able to provide many functions and the usage of some of these are shown below. Viewing internet Media You can use video streaming services such as YouTube and Netﬂ ix to watch content via your internet service. The services available will vary depending on your country and region.
Page 25: The Google Assistant
Android Functionality THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT The Google Assistant allows voice commands to quickly ﬁ nd and play your favourite shows, obtain answers and control your home via connected devices. If you experience issues with third party devices, it is suggested that you contact the provider of the device for support.
Page 26 Android Functionality Using the Google Assistant with the On-Screen Keyboard Press the [HOME] button, then select the icon from the Home Page and press [OK]. The on-screen keyboard will be displayed, you can now enter your question or command by typing this in. Note: The Google Assistant requires an internet connection.
Page 27: Home Page
Android Functionality HOME PAGE To enter the Home Page screen, press the [HOME] button on your remote control. From the Home Page, you can search for content and select recommendations, apps, and go into settings. The Home Page is the default viewing screen for your television and it will appear after the ﬁ rst-time installation process has been completed.
Page 28 Android Functionality Apps and Favourite Apps Apps are programs and functions which expand the functionality and usage of your television. These can include video stream viewers, on demand players, games, health monitors and many more types. These can be added to the set via stores such as the Google Play Store.
Page 29 Android Functionality Adding More Apps to the Favourites Bar To enter the App Management screen, select “Apps” from the tabs in the top left of the Home Screen (circled in the image below) and press [OK] on the remote control. You will then see a screen similar to the second image.
Page 30: Installing Apps
Android Functionality Installing apps from the Google Play Store You can install apps from the Google Play Store to your television, just like you do with smartphones and tablets. You can only install apps that are compatible with this television. They may diﬀ er from the apps shown on smartphones/tablets. An Internet connection and Google account are required to install apps from the Google Play Store.
Page 31: Memory Device
Android Functionality Formatting Memory Device Insert SD card or USB memory device to the television, then press the [HOME] button, select : Settings > Device Preferences > Storage > the desired USB memory device or SD card. Format the selected memory device as an internal storage device.
Page 32: Play Next
Android Functionality Play Next Play Next functionality is Play Next. This option is only displayed when the Play Next option is active and there is content in the Play Next list. Play Next option can be selected when in a streaming app such as You Tube. To do this: Select the item in the Channels list on the Home Page to be added to the Play Next list.
Page 33: Channels
Android Functionality Channels Channels are services which have been added to your Home Page which enable you to view streaming services, see section D. You can add, remove and modify channels via the “Customise channels” option. Moving a Channel It is possible to move a channel up and down in the list, the position of a channel is your preference. Select the channel icon.
Page 34: Discover
Android Functionality Discover Channels are services which have been added to your Home Page which enable you to view streaming services and content within them. You can add, remove and modify channels via the “Customise channels” option. This is found when you scroll to the bottom of the Home Page. The layout of the Discover tab is similar to the main home page but the overall content is cutomised to your previous viewing habits.
Page 35: Using The Tv
Using The TV TELEVISION MENU You can access the settings menu below whilst watching the set in Television mode. To do so, ensure you are on the Live Television source and press the [MENU] button on the remote control. Options are: Source Change the picture (input) on your television.
Page 36: Source
Using The TV Source You can select your desired source from this menu. It is also possible to do this by pressing the [SOURCE] button on the remote control. The number and type of inputs will depend upon the model and speciﬁ cations of your set.
Page 37 Using The TV Colour Changes the colour temperature of the picture. Temperature* Advanced Options to enhance the viewing experience. Video* Colour Tuner* Fine-tune the colour settings (Advanced users). 11 Point White Adjusts the white balance by adjusting the contrast of the Balance three primary colours.
Page 38 Using The TV Advanced Video. Options are: DNR: Digital Noise Reduction. Reduces the noise found in some content by using algorithms to average out pixel data. Options: Oﬀ / Low / Medium / Strong / Auto MPEG NR: MPEG Noise Reduction. A feature which improves the quality of pictures by reducing the block noise and mosquito noise without compromising the picture resolution.
Page 39 Using The TV HDMI RGB Range: Colour range settings for HDMI input. Options: Auto: The TV sets the best option based on the EDID information of connected device. Full: The RGB signal will be displayed in the range of 0-255. This range is typically used by computers and game consoles.
Page 40: Sound Menu
Using The TV 11 Point White Balance Correction Options are: Enable: Turns the corrector On or Oﬀ . When turned to “On”, the options available are: Gain: 0% to 100% Red: Green: Blue: Sound To enter the Sound Menu, press the [MENU] button and select TV. Then press the [MENU] button and select Sound using the [LEFT/RIGHT ARROW] buttons and pressing [OK] when selected.
Page 41 Using The TV DTS Virtual:X Turns Virtual: X and TrueBass on or oﬀ . Reset to Restores the default audio settings. Defaults Sound, explained Sound Style The sound style conﬁ ugures the equalizer detail based on pre-deﬁ ned settings. Options are: User For you to set your own preferences.
Page 42: Power Menu
Using The TV © Dolby Audio Processing Dolby Audio Processing enables specially formulated sound proﬁ les to be enabled, bringing enhanced depth and dynamics to the overall sound of the television. Options are: Dolby Audio Processing Turns processing On or Oﬀ Sound Style Enables Dolby engineered sound proﬁ...
Page 43: Ci Card
Using The TV CI Card To enter the CI Card Menu, press the [MENU] button and select TV. Then press the [MENU] button and select CI Card using the [LEFT/RIGHT ARROW] buttons and pressing [OK] when selected. Pay per view services require a “smartcard” to be inserted into the television. If you subscribe to a pay per view service the provider will issue you with a ‘CAM’...
Page 44: Settings
Using The TV Settings To enter the Settings Menu, press the [MENU] button and select TV. Then press the [MENU] button and select Settings using the [LEFT/RIGHT ARROW] buttons and pressing [OK] when selected. The menu items are summarised below. Detailed descriptions in the next section, “Settings, explained” explain options for menu items with the *.
Page 45: Connecting To A Network
Using The TV Connecting to a Network You can use the internet to connect your TV to a wealth of services. You can do this using either a wired or wireless connection. Here’s how to set each one up. Connecting to a Network Using a LAN Cable A wired LAN connection allows you to access the Internet and your home network, this is the recommended method of connection as it allows for reliable and fast connection to your network.
Page 46: Channel
Using The TV Channel Options are: Channels Tune and control channels. Auto Channel Update Update channels automatically, on/oﬀ . Channel Update Message Advise when channel update is available, on/oﬀ . Parental Controls Set parental levels. Open Source Licences View the licences online. Tuning in your TV To tune in your television to terrestrial broadcasting networks, select the Channels option.
Page 47: Parental Controls
Using The TV Channel Store Type Settings for Channel Scan. You can select what type of channels should be stored after tuning ﬁ nish: Only digital television channels, only radio channels, or all channels. Favourite Network Select In some countries/areas more networks may be available. Channels will be ordered diﬀ erently according to selected network.
Page 48: Accounts & Sign-In
Using The TV Accounts & Sign in In this menu you can add, synchronize or remove your Google account. You can use your account for: Google Play Store. Google Play Movies & Television. Google Play Games. YouTube. Adding a new account. Note: You can have one or more Google Accounts on your device at a time.
Page 49: Apps
Using The TV Apps Control and view apps here. Recently opened apps Shows apps which have been recently opened. App permissions Allows or disallows access to apps. Special app access Allows special access to be controlled: Energy optimization Usage access Notiﬁ...
Page 50 Using The TV Sound Adjusts the sound settings and speaker related options. Storage Changes the settings related to data storage. Home Screen Customises channels displayed in the Home screen and sorts apps. Store Mode Activates store demonstration mode. Google Assistant Conﬁ...
Page 51 Using The TV About Menu System Update Checks for an update and allows this to be downloaded if available. Device name The name which has been given/chosen for your television. It is possible to change the name of your television here by selecting an option from the drop-down menu or make your own custom name.
Page 52: Date & Time
Using The TV Date & Time Automatic & Time Turn on to synchronise the time to the incoming digital television signal. If connected to the internet, the clock will be updated from here. Turn oﬀ to set the clock manually. Set date Allows you to set date manually.
Page 53: Language
Using The TV Language Here you can select the language of the on-screen display. There are many languages which can be selected here. Keyboard Current Keyboard Shows which keyboard is currently selected. Gboard Settings: Options are: Current version Software version of the installed keyboard. Languages Keyboard language.
Page 54: Inputs
Using The TV Inputs HDMI Control Turn HDMI CEC on and oﬀ . Device auto power oﬀ If disabled, the connected device does not turn oﬀ automatically when the television is turned oﬀ . TV auto power on If disabled, the television does not turn on automatically when the connected device is turned on.
Page 55: Power
Using The TV Power Sleep Timer Lets you set the sleep timer so the television automatically switches oﬀ after a set amount of time. Oﬀ / 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 90 / 120 minutes can be selected. Picture oﬀ...
Page 56: Storage
Using The TV Storage Device Storage Storage space available on the television. Removable storage Type and space available on connected media. When you select an item in the removeable storage, you will be able to: Eject the removable storage. Erase and format as device storage. This will be required if the storage device is not formatted correctly to operate with the TV.
Page 57: Store Mode
Using The TV Store Mode Turns on or oﬀ the store mode function. Note: If the store mode is turned on, the set will go into the demonstration mode after a few minutes and display banners advising of the set speciﬁ cation on the screen. Google Assistant On / Oﬀ...
Page 58: Screensaver
Using The TV Screensaver Screen saver When to start options, When the screensaver is activated as dictated by the you can select one of the following screensaver types: Turn screen oﬀ : The screen will turn oﬀ . Backdrop: Displays the time and a random image. Colours: cycles through a gamut of soft colours.
Page 59: Accessibility
Using The TV Accessibility Audio Type Allows the audio type to be changed for broadcasts that support alternative audio. Options are: Normal Audio Description Spoken Subtitle Hearing Impaired Audio Description and Spoken Subtitle Visually Impaired Only appears when Audio Description is enabled. When active, options are: Speaker: On / Oﬀ...
Page 60: Remotes & Accessories
Using The TV Remotes & Accessories To pair your Sharp Bluetooth remote with Voice Control Press the [HOME] button, then select Settings > Remotes & Accessories. To pair remote with television, follow on-screen instructions. The name of your remote control will appear on the television screen.
Page 61: Digital Tv & Freeview Play
Digital TV & Freeview Play DIGITAL TELEVISION, FREEVIEW AND FREEVIEW PLAY To watch television programmes via Antenna, Cable or Satellite, press the [HOME] button, select “Apps” from the Home Page, and select Live television from the apps list. You can also enter the digital television mode by pressing the [TV] button on the remote control.
Page 62: Using Freeview Play
Digital TV & Freeview Play Using Freeiew Play Freeview Play enables you to watch live television as well as having access to catch up television services and playback from the start of a live programme. Note: To use Freeview Play your set needs to be connected to the internet and tuned into a reliable and consistent Freeview signal.
Page 63: Back Epg
Digital TV & Freeview Play Tuning in Digital Channels When moving backwards through the EPG, the display will change to show the programmes which have been previously recorded on the on-demand players for the channel shown. Recorded and available programmes will be indicated by the Freeview Play logo appearing next to them as shown in the picture below.
Page 64 Digital TV & Freeview Play [GREEN] – Recommendations & Box Sets Freeview Play recommendations can be viewed by pressing the [GREEN] button on the remote control. This screen allows you to choose the programme to watch directly or select from a number of genres.
Page 65: Freeview Play Button
Digital TV & Freeview Play Freeview Play Button If the [FREEVIEW PLAY] button is pressed on the remote control, the set will display the Freeview Mini Guide. Programmes on now are displayed for all channels. Select one of these using the [ARROW] buttons on the remote control and [OK] to change to this channel and view the programme.
Page 66: Freeview Play App
Digital TV & Freeview Play Freeview Play App The Freeview Play app can be accessed a number of ways on your television set: From the Programme Guide press the [YELLOW] button and then select the Explore Freeview Play app. • From the Home Page, select the Explore Freeview Play app.
Page 67: Channel List
Digital TV & Freeview Play Channel List Use the channel list to quickly go to the channel you want to watch. Use the [GREEN] and [RED] buttons to navigate up and down the list. Filter List Press the [YELLOW] button to get options to sort or ﬁ lter channels and search channel by its number or name. When you select Type, it is possible to restrict the Channel list to various types of channels such as Radio, Free, Analogue, etc.
Page 68: Information Bar
Digital TV & Freeview Play Information Bar When the [INFO] button is pressed on the remote control, the information bar will appear at the top of the screen. If the [INFO] button is pressed again, the information bar will change to show further detail. This shows a large amount of information on the channel currently being received, this includes the following: Channel selected •...
Page 69: Specifications
Speciﬁ cations SPECIFICATIONS Supported Video Formats Video Codec Container Data Rate Proﬁ le Resolution MP4 (.mp4, .mov) DivX (.divx) XviD 40 Mbps 1080P @ 60fps AVI (.avi) MKV (.mkv) ASF (.asf) FLV (.ﬂ v) Sorenson H.263 AVI (.avi) 40 Mbps 1080P @ 60fps SWF (.swf) MP4 (.mp4, .mov)
Page 70 Speciﬁ cations Supported Video Formats (continued) Video Codec Container Data Rate Proﬁ le Resolution MPEG transport . Jizhun proﬁ le @ 60 Mbps 1080P @ 60 fps stream (.ts, .trp, .tp) Level 6.0 Broadcasting MPEG transport AVS+ 60 Mbps proﬁ le@Level 1080P @ 60 fps stream (.ts, .trp, .tp) 6.0.1.08.60...
Page 71: Audio Formats
Speciﬁ cations Supported Audio Formats Audio Codec Container Sample Rate Bit Rate Channel MOVIE: AVI (.avi) ASF (.asf) DivX (.divx) MPEG1/2 Layer1 16KHz ~ 48KHz 32 Kbps ~ 448 Kbps Up to 2 Matroska (.mkv) MPEG transport stream (.ts, .trp, .tp) MOVIE: AVI (.avi) ASF (.asf)
Page 72 Speciﬁ cations Supported Audio Formats (continued) Audio Codec Container Sample Rate Bit Rate Channel MOVIE: 3GPP (.3gpp, .3gp) MP4 (.mp4, .mov, .m4a) MPEG transport 32KHz, stream (.ts, .trp, .tp) 44.1KHz, 32 Kbps ~ 6 Mbps EAC3 Up to 5.1 MPEG program 48KHz stream (.DAT, .VOB, .MPG, .MPEG)
Page 73 Speciﬁ cations Supported Audio Formats (continued) Audio Codec Container Sample Rate Bit Rate Channel MOVIE: AVI (.avi) Matroska (.mkv) IMA-A 3GPP (.3gpp, .3gp) 32 Kbps ~ DPCM 8KHz ~ 48KHz Up to 2 384K bps MS-A MP4 (.mp4, .mov) DPCM MUSIC: WAV (.wav) MP4 (.m4a)
Page 74: Image Formats
Speciﬁ cations Supported Image Formats Resolution Recommended Image Photo (width x height) Base-line 15360x8640 (1920x8 x 1080x8) JPEG 1024x768 Progressive 9600x6400 Non-interlace 1200x800 Interlaced 9600x6400 Base-line 15360x8640 (1920x8 x 1080x8) Progressive 1024x768 6400X4800...
Page 75: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If a full restart of the TV is required If you have trouble, such as the picture not displaying on the screen or the remote control not working, reset the television with the following procedure. If an external USB device is connected to the TV, disconnect the USB device from the TV before resetting. Power Reset Restart the TV with the remote control.
Page 76 Troubleshooting Distorted picture/The screen ﬂ ickers You can check the connection and position of the antenna (aerial) and external devices. Check the antenna aerial/cable connection. Keep the antenna aerial/cable away from other connecting cables. When installing an optional device, leave some space between the device and the TV. Make sure that the antenna (aerial) is connected using a high quality 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Page 77 Troubleshooting TV can connect to the Internet, but not to certain apps and services The date and time settings of this TV may be incorrect. Depending on certain apps and services, you may not be able to connect to these if the time is incorrect. Press the [HOME] button, then select Settings >...
Page 78 Troubleshooting Pairing the remote If during the ﬁ rst-time installation process the remote was not paired or skipped, then follow the process below to pair your remote with the television: Turn the set on. Go to Settings > Remotes and Accessories or press button on the remote control.
Page 79 Troubleshooting What do I do if my apps do not work? First check that your set is connected to the internet, if it is, ensure that the internet connection is consistent and reliable. If this does not resolve the issue, remove the mains supply from the set and turn back on a few minutes later.
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