Instruction manual model: ms6586uk-tv-menu-operation language: en

SETTINGS MENU

In this area, you can adjust your television to your preferred settings. Refer to the next pages to correctly set up your Sharp television to your preferred settings.

To enter the ‘Settings’ menu press the [MENU] button followed by [UP], then scroll to the settings option by using the [RIGHT] arrow key.

Quick Settings

Allows you to quickly access some of the most useful functions on the set.

Picture

Enables control of the picture settings to ensure optimal performance and personal preference settings to be stored.

Sound

Controls the individual sound settings on the television.

Channel

Set up your channels and tuning.

Network

Connection to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network.

Time

Gives control over all the time and date functions on the set.

System

Provides access to the overall system controls within the television.

About TV

Shows relevant information about the set and its functions.

Quick settings menu

This menu allows you to quickly access the most popular functions on the set without having to navigate through the various menus.

Audio Track

Allows you to choose between the audio channels being transmitted on Digital

Television. Currently for Freeview only normal sound or the Audio Description audio channels can be selected.

Subtitle

Turn subtitles on and off.

Subtitle Track

Appears when Subtitles (above) are turned on and allows you to select which

subtitle track is to be used. There may be more than one sub-title available for use, i.e. English Subtitle or Hearing Impaired subtitle.

Teletext

Turn Teletext on or off. This can also be achieved by pressing the [Teletext] button

on the remote control.

Record List

Shows a list of recorded TV programmes via a connected USB memory stick or USB

hard drive. While in the ‘Recorded List’, press the [BLUE] button to access the ‘Schedule List’. Refer to the ‘USB RECORD’ page for further information.

Schedule List

The schedule list allows you to view your reminders and recordings.

There are two icons, the clock symbol denotes a reminder, the camera indicates a recording. To select use the [UP] and [DOWN] arrow buttons.
Playback files from Record list

To playback recorded files you will be required to have the TV set to the Freeview/Saorview source mode. Once set to the correct source, access the recorded list by pressing the [REC LIST] (Recorded List) button on the remote control or select the record list from the ‘Quick’ menu, the Recorded List should now appear on the screen. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to navigate to the recording you wish to playback and then press [OK] on the chosen file to start playback.

Use the coloured buttons on the remote control for the following options:

  • Press [RED] to delete a selected recording.
  • Press [GREEN] to sort the items in the record list by date.
  • Press [YELLOW] to sort the items in the record list by name.
  • Press [BLUE] to enter the schedule list.
Note: Recording is only possible when a USB stick is plugged in and formatted at FAT32. VIsit the ‘USB RECORDING’ page for more information.

Picture Menu

For complete control of your picture settings, enter the ‘Picture’ menu to set up the following adjustments. These will allow you to enhance your viewing experience and utilise the full capability of the television.

Picture Mode

To enable fast setting of the desired picture performance the following options can be selected by pressing the [PICTURE] button on the remote control:

Economy

Power saving mode which reduces the energy used by up to 25% (by reducing the power to the LED/LCD panel). In Economy mode, the TV will switch itself to Standby mode after 3-5 hours in the event that the TV buttons or remote control buttons are not pressed (change the picture mode to another setting to de-activate this function) In the economy mode the brightness of the picture may be reduced.

Standard

Standard settings

Personal

Allows you to change the picture settings to your personal preference. These settings are saved automatically.

Dynamic

Recommended settings for fast moving pictures.

Movie

Picture has less colour and is darker.

You can make the following adjustments in Personal mode:

Brightness

Increase or decrease the brightness of the picture.

Range: 0-100

Contrast

Switch the balance between black and white.

Range: 0-100

Colour

Changes the picture between colour and black and white.

Range: 0-100

Sharpness

Increase or decrease the sharpness of the picture.

Range: 0-100

Colour Temperature

Choose from the following:

Standard

Default settings.

Warm

Increases red within the picture.

Personal

Your own settings.

Cold

Increases blue within the picture.

For complete control of your picture settings, enter the ‘Picture’ menu to set up the following adjustments. These will allow you to enhance your viewing experience and utilise the full capability of the television.

Noise Reduction

Off, Low, Medium, High.

Gamma

Changes the range of the colour reproduction. Low, Medium and High.

Active Contrast

Allows for the contrast level to be adjusted automatically depending on picture content. ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.

Backlight

Switches optimization of the backlight and contrast of the picture.

Range: 1-100

Red

Adjust the amount of red in the picture.

Range: 1-100

Green

Adjust the amount of green in the picture.

Range: 1-100

Blue

Adjust the amount of blue in the picture.

Range: 1-100

CMS Hue

This is a standard to adjust the colour either more reddish or more bluish in tone. R/G/B/C/M

Range: -63 to 63

CMS Value

A higher value makes the image brighter. A lower value makes the image darker. R/G/B/C/M

Range: -32 to 31

CMS Saturation

Increases or decreases the saturation of a selected colour. R/G/B/C/M

Range: 0 to 15

Aspect Ratio - Within the UK the picture format varies depending on the channel/broadcast. There are a number of different options to best meet your needs;

  • Auto
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • Zoom 1
  • Zoom 2

Auto

Automatically displays the best picture format so the picture is in the correct position. Black lines may appear at the top/bottom and/or sides.

Dot by Dot

Will display the picture in its original resolution without any change, only available in HDMI input source

Full Screen

Displays a picture in the full screen mode without overscan. 16:9 signal will be displayed in original proportion. Other picture format will be stretched to fill the screen

4:3

Displays the 4:3 picture in its original size. Side bars are shown to fill the 16:9 screen

16:9

Fills the screen with a regular 16:9 signal and 4:3 picture format will be stretched to fill the screen

Zoom1 and Zoom2

The picture is the correct proportion but zoomed in to fill the screen

Expert Settings
Use these adjustment settings to improve the picture in more detail.
Noise Reduction Off, Low, Medium, High.
Gamma Changes the range of the colour reproduction. Low, Medium and High.
Active Contrast Allows for the contrast level to be adjusted automatically depending on picture content. ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’.
Backlight Switches optimization of the backlight and contrast of the picture. Range: 1-100
Red Adjust the amount of red in the picture. Range: 1-100
Green Adjust the amount of green in the picture. Range: 1-100
Blue Adjust the amount of blue in the picture. Range: 1-100
CMS Hue This is a standard to adjust the colour either more reddish or more bluish in tone. R/G/B/C/M Range: -63 to 63
CMS Value A higher value makes the image brighter. A lower value makes the image darker. R/G/B/C/M Range: -32 to 31
CMS Saturation Increases or decreases the saturation of a selected colour. R/G/B/C/M Range: 0 to 15

SOUND MENU

Sound Mode - To enable fast setting of the desired sound mode one of the following options can be selected by pressing the [SOUND] button on the remote control:

For complete control of your audio settings, enter the ‘Sound’ menu to set up the following adjustments. These will allow you to enhance your listening experience and expand the full capability of the television.

Standard

Default settings

Music

Emphasises music over voices

Movie

Provides live and full sound for movies

Sports

Emphasises sound for sports

Personal

Allows you to change the sound settings to your personal preference. These settings are saved automatically.

DTS Studio Sound- Choose from the following options:

Off

Disables the DTS Studio Sound audio feature

On

Studio Sound creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience
from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

DTS DRC (Dynamic Range Control)-

OFF

Disables the DTS DRC feature.

ON

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for DTS movie soundtracks. Very loud sounds get quieter and quiet parts get louder. Recommended for midnight listening.

Speaker -

Digital Audio Output

Switch between Auto, PCM or RAW.

Digital Audio Delay

Delay the sound in relation to the picture on the digital output.

Audio Delay (ms)

Delay the sound in relation to the picture on the audio output (speaker, headphone, etc.)

Range: 0 - 250.

Auto Volume Level -

ON

When ‘ON’ is selected, the volume will attempt to stay at a constant level regardless of TV programme and advertisements.

OFF

Switches Auto Volume off.

Expert Settings -

Balance

To switch the sound between the left and right speakers.

Range: -50 to 50.

Equalizer Function

Enables you to adjust the frequency characteristic of the sound output for the following ranges: 100Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz.

Range: -10 to 10.

Audio Description

Allows you to switch Audio Description ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’. This provides a description of what is happening during the selected programme for a person who is visually impaired. This feature is not available on all programmes.

ON

Switches Audio description on. AD Volume Control is activated.

OFF

Switches Audio Description off.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, and DTS Studio Sound are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Channel menu

Use of the ‘Channel’ menu allows for setting the TV up to receive incoming aerial signals.

Note that this menu will change depending on which aerial source is being used. These options include:

  • Terrestrial Digital Television
  • Cable Digital Television
  • Satellite Digital Television
  • Analogue Television

DVB Antenna

Selected input antenna type.

Auto Scan

Allows you to retune the television for all digital channels, digital radio stations and analogue devices.

Tuning Mode

Digital, Analogue and Digital + Analogue.

Auto Tuning

When selected, the set will start tuning.

Digital Manual Tuning

Allows you to manually tune your digital signal by selecting the channel number. Press [OK] to start.

Digital Smart Retuning

Enables the set to retune those channels already stored.

Auto Update Channel List

Can be set to “ON” or “OFF”.

HbbTV

Allows interactive services like BBC red button+ using Digital TV broadcasting when connected to the internet.

LCN

Logical Channel Number. When turned on, digital stations will be in order.

Standby Scan

When the TV is put into standby mode a standby scan will be performed, during this process the TV will scan for new channel information and automatically update the channel list if any changes are found, both the visual and audio functions will be off, once the scan is complete the TV will stay in standby mode.

CI Information

Pay per view services require a “Smartcard” to be inserted into the TV. If you subscribe to a pay per view service the provider will issue you with a ‘CAM’ and a “Smartcard”. The ‘CAM’ can then be inserted into the COMMON INTERFACE PORT (CI Card In).
Important: To receive Freeview/Saorview channels, in particular HD channels, you will need a Digital TV aerial and be in a good Freeview/Saorview coverage area. You can check the coverage for your area at www.freeview.co.uk or www.saorview.ie
Note: Any Freeview HD channels found during tuning will be placed in channel positions above 100. For example, 101 (BBC1 HD) 102 (BBC2 HD) etc.
Note: Freeview channels are only available in the UK, Saorview channels are only available in the ROI.
Signal Information

Allows you to view signal frequency, signal quality and signal strength.

Quality - How good the signal is.

Strength - How strong the signal is.

If the signal is strong, but the quality is low, there will be reception issues.

Analogue Tuning

When the source is changed to Analogue, the tuning menu will have the following options:

Auto Scan

Allow the set to tune automatically into analogue stations.

Analogue Manual Tuning

Direct tuning of analogue stations.

Satellite Tuning

When the source is changed to Satellite, the tuning menu will have the following options:

Satellite Tuning:

Antenna Setup

Type of reception being received.

Channel Type

Allows only all channels, locked channels or free channels to be selected. Options are Free+Scramble, Scramble, Free

Service Type

All, Radio or DTV.

Scan Mode

Default, Network Scan or Blind Scan.

Auto Tune

Tunes the set automatically.

Auto Update Channel List

Enables the set to re-tune those channels already stored.

HbbTV

Allows interactive services using Digital TV broadcasting when connected to the internet.

LCN

Logical Channel Number. When turned on, digital stations will be in order.

CI Information

Pay per view services require a “Smartcard” to be inserted into the TV. If you subscribe to a pay per view service the provider will issue you with a ‘CAM’ and a “Smartcard”. The ‘CAM’ can then be inserted into the COMMON INTERFACE PORT (CI Card In).

Signal Information

Will show the condition of the received satellite signal.
Note: If channels are tuned in on satellite, other tuning modes are not possible.

NETWORK menu

Set up and control your network and internet access here. There are two ways to connect to your local network, in most cases this will be the router used to connect to the internet.

The following options are available for both Wi-Fi and wired connections in the ‘Network’ menu.

Network

Select the type of network connection – Ethernet (Cable) or Wi-Fi (Wireless).

Network Test

Allows the network connectivity to be tested.

Network Information

Gives information about your network.

When Wi-Fi is selected, the options below are shown in the menu:

Wi-Fi

This advises the connection status of the Wi-Fi network. If [OK] is pressed, another menu opens which shows all Wi-Fi networks which the set can detect. Select the one which you want to connect to and press [OK].

If the network is locked, the screen will now show a password entry screen with an on-screen keyboard.

Select ‘Refresh’ to update list of available networks.

Use the arrow buttons to select the character required.

Pressing the [GREEN] button will display the password; this is defaulted to show “*” for security.

Capitals are selected by pressing caps key on the on-screen keyboard.

Special characters can be selected using “.,?” keyboard button.

Once password is entered, select Enter and press [OK]. Then select OK (on screen) and [OK] on remote. Tick appears next to network if connected.

On screen password entry keyboard.

WPS: Select and press WPS button on router

Push Button Method

Select and requests to press button on router

Generate Security PIN

Select and PIN generated for router.

When Ethernet is selected, the options below are shown in the menu:

Ethernet

This advises the connection status of the wired (Ethernet) network. If [OK] is pressed, another menu opens which allows for the connection to an IPv4 or IPv6 wired network:
IPv4

Auto

This is also known as DHCP, use this setting to automatically set the IP address of your television via the router.

Manual

Manually set press [OK] when on function and then use arrow keys to manually edit setting.

IP

Set the IP address.

Netmask

Set the Netmask address.

Gateway

Set the Gateway address.

DNS

Set the DNS address.

OK

Press to enter options selected.

Disabled

Disable IPv4.
IPv6

Auto

This is also known as DHCP, use this setting to automatically set the IP address of your television via the router.

Manual

Press [OK] to edit, keypad is displayed to enter data. When finished select ‘enter’ and press [OK].

IP

Set the IP address.

Prefix

Adjust in the range 1 to 128 using the RIGHT/LEFT arrow buttons.

Gateway

Set the Gateway address.

DNS

Set the DNS address.

OK

Press to enter options selected.

Disabled

Disable IPv6.

Time Menu

Any time related function can be set or seen here.

When the time is selected using the [UP/DOWN] arrow buttons and [OK] is pressed, the following options appear:

Time:

Auto Sync

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.

Time Zone

Adjustment of the time offset. Use the [UP/DOWN] arrow buttons on the remote control to change the setting.

Daylight Savings

Cannot be set in Freeview mode as this information is taken from the Freeview transmission. Allows 1 hour offset from GMT.

On Time

Allows you to set a specific time for your TV to turn on, the channel it will then display, the source it will be on and also the volume. This function can then be toggled to repeat every day or a certain day. If your set is in standby and the on time is reached, it will turn on.

On time

Allows you to set a specific time for your TV to turn on. Use arrow buttons to select the option and [OK] to set.

Input Source

Select the source which the television should turn on and display.

Digital Channel Type

Only applicable for DTV. TV, Radio or Data can be selected.

Channel

Use the [RIGHT/LEFT] arrow buttons to select number.

Volume

Sets volume which the set comes on at.

Off Time

Allows you to set a specific time for your TV to turn off. Use arrow buttons to select the option and [OK] to set.

Sleep Timer

Lets you set the sleep timer so the television automatically switches off after a set amount of time. Options are; Off, 15min, 30min, 45min, 60min, 90min, 120min or 240min.

Auto standby

Controls the amount of time the set will continue to operate without any buttons being pressed on the set or remote control before going into standby. Options are OFF, 3 hours, 4 hours or 5 hours.

OSD Timer

Lets you adjust the amount of time the on-screen Menu stays on before disappearing. Option are; Never, 10S, 20S, 30S or 60S. (S = Seconds.)

System Menu

Set up system control options in this menu.
Language

Set your preferred languages.

Menu Language

Set the language used in the on-screen display, menus etc.

Primary Audio Language

Set the audio track for Digital Television

Primary Subtitle Language

Set the on-screen subtitle language.
Note: Only languages which are being transmitted can be selected.
Lock

Lock

Set the lock function on your set.

Set Password

Set the audio track for Digital Television

Channel Lock

Set the on-screen subtitle language.

Parental Guidance

Set the parental guidance level.

The default password is “0000”
HDMI CEC

Set up the HDMI functionality of the set

CEC Control

Turn on or off.

Device Auto Power Off

Enable automatic device power off when television turns off.

TV Auto Power On

Enable television turning on from standby when HDMI source powers up.

HDMI ARC

Turn ARC functionality on or off. ARC (Audio Return Channel) allows sound to be outputted via the HDMI connection. This can be fed into an audio device for an enhanced listening experience.

HDMI 2.0 Format Standard

Can only be selected when on HDMI input.

Detect

Show list of connected HDMI devices.
Advanced Settings

Source Re-name

You can re-name each source to your desired name.

Expert Settings:

PVR & Time-shift Settings:

(PVR settings are only visible when USB stick is plugged in.)

Disk

Displays the USB device.

Select Partition

Shows the partition being used.

Timeshift

Amount of memory allocated to time shifting – 512MB, 1GB, 2GB or 4GB.

Format

Format the connected device.

Speed Check

Check that the speed of the connected memory if okay.

Hearing Impaired

Enhanced subtitles used if transmitted.

Network Wake Up

Allows the set to turn on via network control.

Store Mode

Turn the store mode on or off. Selecting this mode will disable the economy mode and bring up functions on specification on screen display after 30 seconds of use.

About TV

Help Information

Shows the set name and software version.

Model

Model number of your set.

Software Version

Date of the software revision” to “Displays the software revision number and the date/time of revision.

Helpline Tel. Number

Your Sharp Helpline telephone number.

Email Address

Your Sharp Helpline email address.

Website

Sharp website.

Online Manual

View the online Operating Instructions.

System Upgrade

Allows you to update your set.

Software Update (USB)

Update the set

OAD

Initiate an Over Air Download

OAD Scan

Scan for an Over Air Download

Internet Update Check

Check for a network update.

NetReady Information

NetReady allows control of OTA updates.

Reset TV

Restore the television.

Netflix ESN Key

Shows the Netflix ESN Key code.

Netflix Version

Version of Netflix software.

Netflix Deactivate

Deactivate Netflix on this set.

Netflix Terminate

Delete Netflix login information on this set.

View End User Licence

Shows the End User Licence.

ABOUT TV

Select other input data source from this menu:

USB and Media Server

The USB media and the Media Server offer the playback of various different types of content that is either saved on your USB memory stick or external media server. (USB mode allows you to view/playback files from an external USB device and Media Server connects to your home network and can view/playback files from your compatible laptop, PC, tablets and smart phones).

When accessing the USB media or media server features the below menu screen will appear. The content

will be divided into Photo, Music, Movie and All.

Note: If you experience a playback issue, please ensure the files being used are the correct format (example - the picture plays but no sound) See the ‘Compatible file types for USB playback’ section at the rear of these Operating Instructions.

1) You can navigate through the menus using the [ARROW BUTTONS] on the remote control, to confirm the item you wish to play/view press the [OK] button (the USB1 and USB2 options will only show when a USB stick is connected).

2) USB mode - Select the USB drive (If your drive only has 1 partition you will only see 1 item).

3) Whilst viewing your media, you can control the item by using the remote control playback buttons or by pressing [INFO] you can access the
on-screen playback menu, you can now make your selection by using the [ARROW BUTTONS] and [OK] buttons on the remote control.

Note: If your smartphone or tablet does not include mirroring, it may be possible to connect a suitable cable from your device directly to one of the HDMI inputs on the rear of the TV. Suitable cables for your device should be available from a local electronics retailer.
Note: USB extension cables are not recommended as they can cause a reduction in picture/audio quality and stoppages during play back of USB content.

Media menu

Miracast (Screen mirroring)

To access this menu, press [MENU] button on the remote control and scroll right.

To select a sub menu press [OK]

If you wish to make changes to any of the default settings, use the scroll buttons.

To confirm any settings press [OK] button. To exit this menu at any time, press [EXIT] button.

Although the TV has many of the most popular Apps preinstalled, the Miracast function allows almost unlimited Apps to be shown on the TV screen including many on demand videos, subscription based services and your favourite applications such as Emails and Facebook.

The Miracast (screen mirroring) feature allows you to connect to a compatible Smartphone, Tablet, PC or Laptop wirelessly and ‘mirror’ what is on your device onto the TV’s screen.

See below an example of a connection to a Laptop PC running Windows 10 that has built in Wireless Display.

For connection to other types of devices please refer to the instruction manual that came with your device.

Click on the monitor icon (circled below) to access this feature.

Once you’re connected, you will see this screen on your Laptop/PC.

Once a successful connection is made, your TV will display this screen.

Note: Many Android and Windows devices support screen mirroring. For Apple devices, you need a separate Apple TV box to allow screen mirroring onto non Apple products.
Note: If your smartphone or tablet does not include mirroring, it may be possible to connect a suitable cable from your device directly to one of the HDMI inputs on the rear of the TV. Suitable cables for your device should be available from a local electronics retailer.