SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV User Guide

June 9, 2024
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SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV

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Quick Start Set Up Guide

For information on using the TV’s features, please refer to the Operating Instructions. (Available online to download.)

Model Numbers

  • 42EL2KA
  • 43EL2KA
  • 50EL2KA
  • 55EL2KA
  • 42EL4KA
  • 43EL4KA
  • 50EL4KA
  • 55EL4KA
  • 42EL6KA
  • 43EL6KA
  • 50EL6KA
  • 55EL6KA
  • 42EL7KA
  • 43EL7KA
  • 50EL7KA
  • 55EL7KA

Quick & easy guide for setting up your TV
What is included in the box Using the remote control Setting up the TV for the fi rst time – including attaching the stand Connecting other devices to the Television

Need help setting up or using your TV?
Please contact the UK & ROI Helpline*
Telephone UK 0330 024 0803
or ROI 01443 3323
Online support at: www.umc-uk.co.uk
Email support at: service@umc-uk.co.uk

Calls to 0330 numbers are charged at standard call rates and are included as part of any bundled minutes with your phone provider. Hours are correct at time of this document being published.Please note these hours are subject to change periodically. Calls to the ROI number are charged at the local call rate.

Using the remote control

  1. STANDBY – Switch on the TV when in standby or vice versa.
  2. SOURCE – To display the input/source menu.
  3. NUMBER BUTTONS – 0-9 to select a TV channel directly.
  4. MUTE – Mute the sound or vice versa.
  5. GUIDE – Opens the 7 day TV guide (Digital TV mode).
  6. MENU – Displays LIVE TV menu.
  7. Google Assistant – Use your voice to access entertainment, control smart devices, obtain answers on screen, and more.
  8. INFO – Press once for programme information. Press again to view detailed information
  9. Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust settings to your preference.
  10. BACK – Step back in the menu.
  11. HOME – Displays the TVs Home Menu
  12. EXIT – Exits all menus.
  13. VOL (+/-) – Tilt to increase/decrease the sound level.
  14. CH (+/-) – Tilt to switch to the next/previous channel in the sequence.
  15. NETFLIX – Access the YouTube App.
  16. PRIME VIDEO – Access the Prime Video App.
  17. YOUTUBE – Access the YouTube App.
  18. FREEVIEW PLAY – Access the Freeview Play service. Only availble in the UK.
  19. AUDIO – Opens the audio track menu.
  20. SUB – Turns on/off subtitles at the bottom of the screen.
  21. TEXT – turns teletext on/off .
  22. TV – Switches the TV to the last watched input.
  23. Play/Pause media.
  24. Play in fast rewind mode.
  25. Play in fast forward mode.
  26. Stop playback.
  27. COLOUR BUTTONS – Execute corresponding function at that time.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-fig-20

Technical Specification

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*Built-in Harman Kardon speaker systems (Full-range speaker and tweeter).

harman
Harman Kardon is trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

HDMI
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Defi notion Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

android tv
Google, Google Play, YouTube, Android TV and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.

dtsx
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. (for companies headquartered in the U.S./Japan/Taiwan) or under license from DTS Licensing Limited (for all other companies). DTS, DTS:X, Virtual:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries. © 2021 DTS, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Dolby Vision
Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confi dential unpublished works. Copyright © 1992–2021 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

Online Manual

To launch the online manual, press the HOME button, select Apps from the Home menu, and select “E-instruction Manual” from the apps list.

What is included in the box

Accessories

Included with this TV are the following accessories

  • 1 x Quick Start Guide
  • 1 x Remote Control and 2 x AAA Batteries
  • 1 x Safety Leafl et
  • 1 x Stand installation pack

Additional Accessories
If you don’t have the RF cable shown below, then you can purchase one from www.umc-uk.co.uk/cables If you are intending to connect your TV to an RF socket in order to receive Freeview you will need this cable.

RF Cable

Microsoft PlayReady™
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft. Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/ or WMDRM- protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not aff ect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

Freeview Play brings together live TV viewing with ‘‘catch up’’ TV services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV player, More4 and Demand 5. The Freeview Play Explore app features a carousel of genres to select from when searching for programmes, such as sport, comedy, dramas and soaps, etc. Content is made up from recommendations of the major broadcasters and off ers an alternative means of searching. Note that to use the full functionality of Freeview Play your set must be connected to the internet.

Sky Remote Code

If you wish to use your Sky remote to operate the TV’s basic functions, you will need a Sky remote control (Revision 9 or later) and you will need to program it with the code 2134. If you wish to use your Sky Q remote to operate the TV’s basic functions, you will need to program it with the code 4170.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-
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Please save your box/packaging as you will need this in the event of warranty/service repair or support. We are unable to carry out warranty/service if you are unable to package it correctly. The safest way to package your item in the event of warranty/service repair is in it’s original box/packaging.

Setting up the TV set for the fi rst time

Fitting the stand

The TV panel must be facing downwards.For the stand installation, there is one type of screw provided as shown below.
Note: To complete the stand installation you will require a crosshead screwdriver.

Used for attaching the stand to the TV set (fi g.2)

  1. Place the TV set on a fl at and clean surface with the panel facing downwards to avoid damage.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-fig-5
  2. When the stand feet are installed correctly the stand feet will be longest at the front of the TV and shortest at the back with the feet pointing away from each other.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-fig-6
  3. When the stand/feet are in the correct position, secure the feet to the underside of the TV set using 4 screws provided.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-fig-7

Connecting your set

  1. Connect the TV to your power socket.
  2. If you wish to use the TV to receive Freeview/Saorview channels, connect the RF input from the TV to your outdoor Digital TV aerial. If you do not wish to receive Freeview/Saorview, skip this step.
  3. Connect to the internet. Ethernet provides the most stable connection.
Powering On the TV

TV Control Stick
Switch on the television by pressing the TV control stick located on the TV set.

Remote Control: Installing Batteries
Insert the batteries supplied into the remote controls and press the standby button to power on the TV.

First time installation

When the set fi rst turns on, it will ask you to select your preferred on- screen display language. This will change the language in which the menus and associated information is displayed in.

Basic installation steps are shown below. These may vary slightly depending on your model. Due to Android software updates, the look and feel of the TV start up procedure and subsequent menus can be subject to chage.SHARP 42EL2KA 42
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Android Phone users
During the set-up process, you will be prompted to sign-in to your Google account using your pre-installed “Google” app. This set up process will depend upon which model TV you are setting up. Please ensure you have your account details to hand.

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.

  1. Turn the set on.
  2. Press the button on the remote control.
  3. The pairing screen will appear on the TV.
  4. Now press and hold the ”Left” and “Home” buttons on the remote simultaneously (highlighted).
  5. The LED indicator on the remote control will start to fl ash.
  6. Select the detected remote control shown on the screen and press OK.
  7. Once paired the pairing screen will disappear.

This process will only need to be carried out if the remote is not paired. Once paired, when the button is pressed it will open the Google Assistant screen on the set and activate voice functionality.

The Google Assistant

Remote controls with the Google Assistant have a Google Assistant dedicated button and a built-in microphone. To use this feature with the Google Assistant remote control, follow the instructions as below.

  1. Before using the Google Assistant, you will need to pair the remote. Please follow step 5 of this guide to pair your remote to enable the Google Assistant.
  2. Press the button. The LED indicator on the remote control will illuminate.
  3. Wait for the on-screen message from the Google Assistant, then speak into the microphone. A good rule of thumb is to have the microphone positioned about 15-30 centimetres away from your mouth.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android TV-fig-16

By speaking into the microphone, you can search for various content or control your connected smart home devices. Speech examples may be displayed on the television screen depending on your model.

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Wall Mounting the TV

  1. Remove the four screws that are supplied in the wall mounting holes.
  2. The wall mount can now be easily attached to the mounting holes on the rear of the TV.
  3. Install the wall mounting bracket to the television as advised by the bracket manufacturer.

The picture shows the use of spacers, which are not applicable to all sets/installations.

Image for illustration only.
For the dimensions of the VESA mount-ing, please refer to the Technical Specifi -cations section of this document.

Connectivity

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The telephone opening hours are:

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 5pm Bank
Holidays: 10am – 4pm
Closed Christmas and New Years day.SHARP 42EL2KA 42 Inch 4k Ultra HD Android
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References

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