Video Features

4K Ultra-HD: 4K Ultra-HD is four times the pixel resolution of Full HD 1080p. Full HD has 2 million dots, or pixels (this means 1920 pixels wide x 1080 pixels tall). 4K has 8 million pixels (3840 wide x 2160 tall). So for every pixel on a full HDTV, there are four smaller pixels on a 4K TV. Four 4x more pixels, even the smallest details in a picture are visible.

• Revelation 4K Upscaler: Sharp's proprietary built-in Revelation 4K Upscaler creates a 4K (3840 x 2160) signal from any source, making the picture clearer and sharper, with more depth. Here's how it works; first, the quad-core processor fine-tunes the original signal for optimal picture quality in real-time. Any imperfections such as digital noise or artifacts are reduced to a minimum. Second, the upconverter chip interpolates the content to automatically populate for 4K pixel resolution by using a variety of specially programmed algorithms, including color conversion and contrast control.
• HEVC/VP9 Decoder: With HEVC/H.265 & VP9, the latest encoding technologies, the Sharp AQUOS TV is able to play 4K streaming content from streaming content providers, such as Netflix & YouTube.

AQUOS Technologies: This Ultra-HD 4K television is packed with Sharp AQUOS proprietary technologies to ensure a great looking picture with dynamic contrast ratio and smooth motion.

• AquoDimming Technology: Sharp's new AquoDimming technology automatically enhances contrast and detail in HD images, so you never miss a detail, even in dark scenes. The TV offers a 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for deeper blacks and whiter whites. This function cannot be used during 4K signal input.
• 120Hz Refresh Rate + AquoMotion 480: The Ultra-HD 4K TV combines a native 120Hz refresh rate with Sharp's AquoMotion 480 backlight scanning technology to deliver clear images even during fast-motion scenes.

Video Inputs: The Sharp ultra high-definition LED-LCD TV features HDMI (2.0) Component, and Composite video inputs.

• HDMI 2.0: The four HDMI inputs will accept 4K/60Hz, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i video signals. The HDMI inputs can be used to connect a Blu-ray/DVD player, satellite/cable box, Game console, and a MHL-compatible smartphone (HDMI 4 only). Any HDMI  can also be used to connect a PC to this TV. The HDMI jacks also support Deep Color, x.v.Color, and 3D content. The HDMI 1 input is ARC compatible.
  • HDCP 2.2: HDCP 2.2 is supported only by all of the TV's HDMI inputs. HDCP 2.2 is short for "High bandwidth Digital Content Protection" and is used for 4K video copyright protection for compatibility with 4K Blu-ray players and 4K Satellite/Cable providers.
  • 4:4:4 Color Subsampling: All four of the TV's HDMI jacks are suitable for enjoying 4K/60Hz UHD Video with a 4:4:4 color subsampling. With 4:4:4 color, luminance (brightness) and chroma (color) are sampled at the same rate, resulting in an RGB color palette as big as the video sampling rate for a video image with more total colors, plus greater color accuracy and detail.
• Analog Video: The TV's single Component Video input will accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.  The component video input can also be used as a composite video input which accepts 480i only.

Note: The TV features a RF-coaxial input and has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.

MHL Compatible: The HDMI 2 input is MHL compatible and designed for the connection of select mobile phones and other portable electronic devices. Simply plug your MHL compatible smartphone into the TV's HDMI 2 port using the HDMI cable that is included with your mobile phone. MHL allows you to display full 1080p video and still images on the Sharp TV from your mobile smartphone. The TV's IR remote can be used to control basic playback functions (such as Play/Pause, Stop Fast Forward/Rewind, and Menu navigation). Your MHL compliant device will also charge while connected to the TV's HDMI 2 port. To find MHL-certified devices, go to www.mhlconsortium.org.

Automatic Light Sensor: When set to "On", the Light Sensor senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make sure nothing obstructs the Light Sensor, which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light. This cuts power consumption, while also giving you a more comfortable picture to watch.

View Modes: The Sharp AQUOS LED-LCD TV offers the following view modes to suit the current type of video signal.

• Normal: Keeps the image's original aspect ratio (either 16:9 or 4:3).
• Stretch: Suitable for viewing 1.78:1 aspect-ratio HD programs. When viewing 1.85:1 programs, the stretch mode will still show very think black bands at the top and bottom of the screen.
• S. Stretch (Smart Stretch): Suitable for stretching 4:3 programs to fill the screen.
• Zoom: Suitable for viewing wide-screen 2.35:1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen.
• Side Bar: Suitable for viewing conventional 4:3 programs in their normal format.
• Dot-by-Dot (1080i/p only): Detects the resolution of the signal of the image and it will be shown on the screen with the same amount of pixels.

Picture Mode: Picture Mode give you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factory like room brightness, type of program watched, and type of device connected. You can select a different Picture mode for each of the TV's input. You can choose from the following.

• Standard: For a highly defined image in normal lighting.
• Movie: For viewing movies in low light.
• Game: Suitable for game playing. You can configure this setting according to the type of game.
• Dynamic: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for sports viewing.
• Dynamic (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to the factory preset values. No adjustments are allowed.
• PC: Suited for using the LED-LCD TV as a computer monitor.
• User: Allows you to customize settings for each input source. You can adjust the following; Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Sharpness.

Advanced Picture Settings: The Sharp AQUOS LED-LCD television offers the following advanced picture settings for further picture enhancement and enjoyment.

• Resolution: Adjusts the fineness (resolution) of the picture in the range of 0-10.
• CMS (Color Management System): Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. You can adjust Hue (adjust reddish and bluish tones), Saturation (increases or decreases saturation of color), and Value (increases or decrease brightness).
• Color Temperature: The television's Color Temperature control adjusts the white balance of the TV. White balance can be adjusted between a maximum of +30 and a minimum of -30 for each color temperature (R,G,B).
• Gamma Adjustment: Adjusts the differences of picture tones between bright parts and dark parts. The adjustment range of the gamma can be set to a maximum of +2 and a minimum of -2.
• Film Mode (3:2 pull-down): Automatically detects a film-base source (originally encoded at 24 fps), analyzes it, and then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.
• DNR: Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) produces a clear video image by reducing noise artifacts.
• Monochrome: For viewing a video in monochrome.
• Black Level: Adjust on-screen black level to your preferred level (High or Low).
• Active Contrast: Automatically adjusts the image contrast according to the scene.

Audio Features

Audio Settings: The Sharp AQUOS television offers a variety of audio adjustments to enhance your viewing and listening experience.

• Auto Volume: Different sound sources sometimes do have the same volume level, such as program and its commercial breaks. The Automatic Volume Control reduces this problem by equalizing levels.
• EQ: This function allows you to change the sound quality by selecting one of these preset EQ curves - Rock, Pop, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft, or Off.
• Surround: The Surround function produces a virtual surround effect from the television's built-in speakers.
• Bass Enhancer: This function improves the sound quality. The low range will be extended and the sounds in the medium and high ranges, which have been lost due to the data being compressed, will be restored.

Note: The 4K LED-LCD TV allows you to select the optimal audio for the television when wall-mounted or placed on a table-top.

ARC (Audio Return Channel) Function: The Audio Return Channel within the television's HDMI 1 input enables the TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to your A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, HDMI inputs, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. Analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only.

Note: Both the television and the receiver must support ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 1 input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel (ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is necessary.

Audio Outputs: The Sharp LED-LCD television provides an analog and digital audio output.

• Digital Audio: The optical digital output terminal will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel PCM. The digital optical output terminal only sends an audio signal in Dolby Digital when receiving Dolby Digital surround sound from a digital broadcast channel through the tuner, network apps, and USB ports on the LED-LCD TV. The optical digital audio output will only output in 2ch stereo from sources connected to the TV via HDMI or  RCA.
• Analog Audio: The television features a 3.5mm (minijack) audio output for connecting the television to an analog 2-channel receiver. You will need a minijack-to-RCA adapter (sold separately) to make a stereo RCA connection between the television and your soundbar speaker or AV receiver. The TV's analog audio output terminals will output 2ch audio from any of the television's source inputs. The analog audio can be set to Fixed or Variable.

Network & USB/SD Functions

Quad-Core Processor: Quad-core processing means ultra-fast load times for apps and the web browser. You'll spend less time waiting for apps and websites to load and more time enjoying all the online entertainment content the Sharp TV has to offer.

Wired or Wireless Network Connection: The Sharp Ultra-HD TV supports a wired or wireless network connection. Via the TV's network connection you gain access to Android TV and Google Play, as well as audio/video/photo content stored on your network computer. You also get the ability to stream content from your Android or Apple iOS mobile device to the TV.

• Ethernet (LAN) Jack: The Sharp LED-LCD TV is equipped with an Ethernet (LAN) RJ-45 jack for connecting the television to your home network and computer. A back cover has to be removed to access the Ethernet port.
• WiFi (wireless LAN): The Sharp TV offers built-in WiFi (802.11ac; 2.4/5GHz) that allows you to wirelessly access the Internet and your home network. The TV's built-in WiFi provides a wireless network connection for the television with easy and quick setup. A wireless connection requires a home network with an 802.11 access point (802.11n or better recommended) and internet connection. Supports WPS, WEP, and WPA security; a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router is recommended for 4K streaming.

Note: Sharp recommends a home network connection speed of at least 2.5 Mbps recommended for standard definition, 10 Mbps for high definition, and 20 Mbps for ultra-high definition.

Android TV w/ Google Play: The Sharp Ultra-HD TV is equipped with Android's Lollipop (5.0.2) operating system and incorporates Android TV with access to a wide variety of entertainment apps and games from Google Play, which have been optimized for playback on the big screen. Android TV gives you access to movie, music, sports, and other entertainment apps (subscription, rental, or purchase fees may apply). Android TV also incorporates Google Cast which allows you to stream your favorite apps from your smartphone or tablet to the Sharp TV. An initial firmware/software update may be required in order to enjoy Android TV.

• Entertainment Apps: Watch movies and  TV shows from Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vudu, CinemaNow, & Google Play Movies/TV, & Crackle. Listen to online music and internet radio from Pandora, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, & Google Play Music. Even catch up on sports scores from NBA Game Time & MLB.TV.  Or, watch user downloaded video clips from DailyMotion & YouTube.
• Gamepad: Download select video games from Google Play and play them on the big screen without the need for any game console. You can connect up to four wireless gamepads (sold separately) for multi-player gaming. Google Play Games even syncs your progress and achievements across your devices, so you can start playing on your Android smartphone or tablet and then move to the Sharp TV when you get home.
• Google Cast: Google Cast is like having Chromecast built into the television. Google Cast lets you cast your favorite entertainment apps and video content from your Android (OS 2.3+) smartphone tablet, Apple iOS (7.0+) device, Mac computer or Windows PC, or Chromebook to the Sharp Ultra-HD TV. Now you can cast your favorites movies or TV shows from HBO GO, your downloaded music playlists, Sports highlights from ESPN, and your saved photos from your compatible Google Cast device to the Sharp ultra-HD TV. For compatible Google Cast apps click here.

Note: Click here to discover the full collection of Android TV Apps from Google Play. Not all Google Play apps will be Android TV compatible. More applications and streaming services will be available in the future.

4K Network Streaming: This Ultra-HD TV even offers "HEVC/H.265 & VP9" decoding, which means it'll be able to display 4K content from online movie & TV show providers (like Netflix & YouTube. 4K network streaming requires a network speed of 20Mbps or greater. A wired Ethernet connection is recommended over a wireless WiFi connection for better performance. If you desire a WiFi connection, then use a dual-band Gigabit wireless-N router (or better) for 4K streaming. Make sure the Sharp television has the latest software/firmware updates installed.

DLNA Certified: This TV is DLNA Certified; which means it can display and play movie, photo, and music content from your DLNA Certified network device and DLNA server (such as your Windows 7 or 8 PC). The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry, and mobile device companies. DLNA provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media through a wired or wireless network in the home. This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device. Compatible file types include:

• Video Files: MPEG-1/2/4, MKV, AVI, ASF, H.264, & H.265.
• Music Files: MP3 (8-48kHz; 8-320kbps), AAC (32-48kHz; 8-320kbps), WMA (8-96kHz; 8-384kbps), & WAV (8-48kHz; 8-1024kbps).
• Photo: JPEG

USB Ports + SD Card Slot: The three USB (type-A) ports and one SD-Card slot enable enjoyment of video, still-image, and music files from an external USB mass storage class device or SD/SDHC memory card. Your USB mass storage class device or SD/SDHC memory card must be formatted in FAT/FAT32. In addition, the TV will charge USB devices that can be charged via USB (max. 5V/0.5A).

• Video Viewer: The TV offers playback of MPEG-1/2/4, AVI, MKV, H.264, and H.265 video files stored on a USB device or SD/SDHC memory card. The TV allows you to control basic playback functions (Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward/Rewind, Skip Previous/Next) playback for compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device or SD/SDHC memory card.
• Photo Viewer: JPEG still images can be viewed in Full Screen (vertical/horizontal), thumbnail (up to 18 images), or as a slide-show (10/30/60 sec. intervals). You can select MP3 music stored on the same USB device or SD/SDHC memory card to be played in the background while displaying a slide-show.
• Music Player: You can listen to a variety of music files (MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV) stored on a USB device or SD/SDHC memory card through the TV's speakers. Song, artist, and album information will be displayed on the TV screen. You can use the included remote to navigate your song collection.

Note: There is a USB (type-B) port on the back of the TV for service use only.

Software Updates: The television's Software Update menu allows you to update the TV's software for performance improvements and additional services. Software updates can be done via a network connection or via USB. You can also set the TV to automatically check for updates when connected to the internet. Click here for the latest Firmware/Software updates.

Convenience Features

Content Search: The Sharp 4K television offers unique and intuitive ways to find the content you want to watch.

• Smart Central: The TV's "Smart Central" on-screen user interface lets you browse and search content across cable, satellite, and streaming services; all in one place. No more switching inputs or launching individual apps to find the shows you want to watch. So intelligent, it will even help you discover new content by providing recommendations based on your preferences.
• Android TV Recommendations: Personalized content recommendations from Google Play, YouTube and your apps appear automatically in the TV's home screen. So if you are having trouble figuring out what to watch, let Sharp's Android TV recommend something for you and the family to watch.
• Voice Search: Simply activate the Voice Search function through the Android TV App on your Apple iOS or Android smartphone/tablet. If you know what you want to watch, just say it into the device's microphone and the Sharp television will find it within its Android TV and Google Play applications. If  you press the Voice Search button on your remote while you're in a particular app, you'll only search within that app.
• Favorites & Recents: The Favorites screen displays the applications and the channels registered as your Favorites for quicker access. The Recent screen displays the channels and applications you've most recently selected in the past.
• Input Peak Screen: The most commonly used input devices can be shown on the TV's device input peek screen for easier access.

V-Chip + Parental Control: V-Chip is an electronic filtering device built into the Television. This tool gives parents a great degree of control over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-Chip feature. The Sharp television offers an multi-level rating system for TV and movie programming protected by a 4-digit password.

Daydream Display: You can set up a screensaver (Daydream) for the Sharp Android TV that displays photos and colorful designs. Daydream uses a collection of scenic photos; you cannot customize the photos that appear. You can choose how long (5/10/15/30/60 min.) it takes for the Daydream screensaver to start when you are not using the TV.

Sleep Timer: The Sleep Timer function allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby mode. You can set the sleep timer to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Power Control Settings: The Sharp AQUOS LED-LCD TV incorporates advanced power control features to help you reduce energy consumption. The power will automatically shut down if there is no signal for 15 minutes. The power will also automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours.

AQUOS Advantage Live: AQUOS Advantage LIVE is a unique support feature that allows Sharp advisors to directly connect to your AQUOS LCD TV through the internet. This free service provides Sharp professionals with the ability to remotely assist you with TV set up, detect signal strength and inputs, and adjust picture settings. Within AQUOS Advantage LIVE you will also be able to register your TV, view important messaging about upcoming events, and software updates, and view up-to-date information about Sharp.

Remote Control

Programmable IR Remote: The IR remote control requires direct line of sight with the Television's front-panel IR sensor. The remote offers soft push-button control. It even has a dedicated Netflix button, so you can access your Netflix movies and TV shows quicker. You can program the remote through the TV's menu to operate your satellite/cable box and home theater receiver, using the included USB/IR blaster. In order to use the included USB/IR blaster, you must first update the TV's software.

Remote Apps: The Sharp Ultra-HD TV offers remote control capability through your Android or Apple iOS device via the Android TV Remote App (for Android only) or Sharp's SmartCentral Remote App (for Android & Apple iOS).

• Android TV Remote: The Android TV Remote App from Google Play lets you use your Android (OS 4.0+) smartphone or tablet as a remote to control the Sharp television's Android TV functions. Easily navigate content and play games on your compatible Android TV device. The remote app offers voice search and an on-screen keyboard, giving you full control of Android TV from your smartphone or tablet. Simply tap the on-screen mic button to start a voice search, or use the keyboard to input text on Android TV.  If you know what you want to watch, just say it into your smartphone or tablet's microphone and the Sharp television will find it within its Android TV and Google Play applications.
• SmartCentral App: Sharp's SmartCentral App (from the Apple Apps or Google Play stores) turns your Apple iOS device (iOS 6.0+) or Android smartphone/tablet (3.0+) into a network remote control for the Sharp AQUOS 4K LED-LCD TV. All the features of the original remote are available and arranged in a logical manner on your device's touchscreen display. Now, virtually everything you do on the Sharp AQUOS TV can be done from your Apple iOS or Android device. Basic control include changing channels, volume or inputs and adjusting picture settings. You'll also be able to search and discover new content without interrupting what you're watching and launch it seamlessly. You can even share videos, pictures, and music from your mobile device to the TV screen.

HDMI-CEC + AQUOS Link: AQUOS Link enables convenient control of Sharp AQUOS Blu-ray disc players, as well as other HDMI-CEC compatible components which are connected via HDMI to the Sharp AQUOS LED-LCD TV, using one remote control. AQUOS Link offers the following system controls.

• Auto Power On: While the TV is in standby mode, it automatically turns on and plays back the image from the HDMI source.
• One Touch Playback: AQUOS Link allows you operate the HDMI connected AQUOS Link or HDMI-CEC compatible equipment with a single remote control.
• Audio System Control: You can control the volume of your HDMI-connected audio system.

Note: Up to three players/recorders and one AV receiver can be connected to this TV using AQUOS Link.

Bluetooth Compatible: The Sharp AQUOS 4K TV features built-in Bluetooth which allows you to wirelessly connect your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet, keyboard, mouse, and more to the television. This allows you to wirelessly stream and listen to stored music and music apps on your Bluetooth-enabled Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computer, and more through the TV's speakers. You also are able to wirelessly link a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse to the TV for easier navigation of the TV's built-in web browser.

RS-232C Port: The TV's RS-232C port can be used to communicate with compatible PCs and other home theater control devices.

Mounting Options

Pedestal Feet: The Sharp TV comes supplied with two pedestal feet which allow the television to be placed on an AV stand or inside a cabinet. The mounting feet must be attached using the supplied hardware. The television weighs 121.3 lbs with the stand attached. The TV does not swivel.

Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is 600mm (h) x 400mm (v). The threaded inserts require 8mm machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 112.5 lbs without the stand.

Ventilation Requirements: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and 4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation.

Attached AC Power Cord: The TV is fitted with an attached 6' AC power cord. The power cord features a straight AC plug that sits 1.75" from the wall.