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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. + Important: This product can only r eceive Digital T errestrial TV signals, subject to coverage an aerial[...]
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2 OPERA TION MANUAL ENGLISH The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • The examples used throughout this manual are based on the TU-T2HR32 model. • Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Digital T err estrial HD Recorder . T o ensu[...]
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3 Important safety precautions Cleaning—Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning the pr oduct. Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do • not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the product when it is dirty . T o protect the product, do not use a chemical cloth to clean it. • Ch[...]
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4 Remote control unit MUTE 1 V olume on/off. NUMERIC BUTTONS 2 Set the channel Enter desired numbers Set the page in Digital T ext Mode. REC 3 Record selection (Page 14). PLA YBACK NA VIGATION 4 Play , Pause, Stop, Fast Fwd Fast Rwd, Skip Fwd, Skip Rwd. CURSOR 5 Select a desired item on the “MENU” screen (Page 18). GUIDE 6 Display the EPG. VOLU[...]
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5 Recorder (fr ont view) TU-T2HR32 HD + 12 a 1 (Power button) Display 2 Recorder (r ear view) RF IN RF OUT USB ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR DC 12V DC - + TV IN RS-232 OPTICAL DOLBY HIGHDEFINITION MULTIMEDIAINTERFACE 1 78 9 1 0 1 1 23 4 5 6 12 RF IN (Antenna in) terminal 1 RF OUT (Antenna out) 2 terminal TV (SCART) terminal 3 SPDIF (Digital audio 4 outpu[...]
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6 Supplied accessories Remote Control Unit ( x 1) Power Adaptor ( x 1) RF Cable ( x 1) MUTE LIBRARY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 REC 0 LAST OK VOL + – PROG + – GUIDE MENU BACK INFO TEXT EXIT AD AUDIO A/V WIDE SUBT MENU Page 4 Page 9 Page 9 Operation manual (this publication) • “AAA” size zinc-carbon battery (x2) Page 7 • Pr eparation TU-T2HR32_GB.[...]
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7 Inserting the batteries Before using the Recor der for the first time, insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote contr ol unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover . 1 Insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc- 2 ca[...]
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8 Initial installation overview Follow the steps below one by one when using the Recorder for the first time. Preparation Connect the antenna cable to n the RF IN terminal (Page 9). RF IN RF OUT ETHERNET Connect the Recorder to your TV o using the supplied HDMI cable (Page 9). HDMI 2-CHAUDIOOUT VIDEOOUT / DIGITALAUDIO OUT L R CB/PB VIDEO COAXIAL Y [...]
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9 Before turning on the power RF IN RF OUT USB ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR DC 12V DC - + TV IN RS-232 OPTICAL DOLBY HIGHDEFINITIONMULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Connect the antenna (standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) n 75 q coaxial cable) Connect the HDMI cable o Connect the p p ower adapter Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within rea[...]
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10 Daily operation Switching on/off Standby mode Select standby mode E If the Recorder is switched on, you can switch it to standby by pressing a on the r emote control unit. Switching on from standby E From standby , press a on the remote contr ol unit. MUTE LIBRARY NOTE If you are not going to use this Recorder for long periods of • time, be su[...]
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11 W atching TV Channel List Basic operation Display/close the Channel guide E Press 1 Menu. Press 2 a/b to select channels setting. Press 3 OK . VOL – PROG – MENU BACK INFO 001 002 003 004 Exit Menu Watch OK EXIT Lock Channels All Channels 005 006 007 008 009 BBC 1 BBC 2 ITV1 CHANNEL 4 FIVE ITV2 BBC THREE BBC FOUR ITV3 Add Fav Delete Guide Sho[...]
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12 W atching TV Selecting a programme using the EPG Basic operation Display/close the EPG screen E Press GUIDE . VOL + PROG + GUIDE Exit Menu Watch OK Exit -2 Hrs Programme Guide Royal Ascot +2 Hrs -24 hrs +24 hrs [SPORT] 9.00pm - 10.00pm 2/5. Clare Baldingpresents day two of Royal Ascot. The feature race is The Pronce of Wale’s Stakes at 3:50pm.[...]
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13 W atching TV T railer bookings When the receiver detects a trailer booking suggestion is being broadcast, it will raise the following menu: Book Me This menu consists of an icon on the screen, indicating that you can press the GREEN colour ed button to invoke the trailer booking menu. The icon menu will disappear automatically if you do not pres[...]
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14 Recor ding TV Recording a pr ogramme Record a pr ogramme now Press the REC button on the r emote control. A message will appear briefly to confirm the current recor ding operation for the selected programme. NOTE The programme being recor ded will appear in the Library (see • Page 26). Record a futur e programme Press 1 GUIDE . Press 2 a / b/ [...]
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15 Before connecting ... E Be sure to turn off the Recorder and any external equipment before making connections. • Firmly connect a cable to a terminal or socket. • Carefully read the operation manual of each external device for possible connection types. This also helps you get the best audiovisual • quality to maximise the potential of the[...]
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16 SCART connection Example of connectable devices HD Ready TV E DVD Recorder E RF IN RF OUT USB ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR DC 12V DC - + TV IN RS-232 OPTICAL DOLBY HIGHDEFINITIONMULTIMEDIA INTERFACE HDMI SCART OUTPUT 2-CHAUDIO OUT VIDEOOUT / DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R CB/PB VIDEO COAXIAL Y S-VIDEO CR/PR Connecting external devices TU-T2HR32_GB.indd 16 TU-[...]
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17 Audio connections SPDIF connection Example of connectable devices Dolby Digital Surround Sound System E RF IN RF OUT USB ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR DC 12V DC - + TV IN RS-232 OPTICAL DOLBY HIGHDEFINITIONMULTIMEDIA INTERFACE AUDIO INPUT CD VCR TV DIGITAL INPUT COAX 1 OPTICAL COAX 2 L R SPEAKER OUTPUT FR FL C RL RR + _ POWER FUSE T2AL/250V ON OFF AC [...]
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18 What is the MAIN MENU? Y ou need to call up the on screen display (OSD) to perform settings for the Recorder . The OSD for the settings is called “MAIN MENU” • The “MAIN MENU” enables various settings and adjustments. • Basic operation Display the MAIN MENU screen Press @ and the “MAIN MENU” screen displays. Exit Menu Watch OK Ex[...]
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19 A V Settings Settings Default Recording Mode Add to Start of Recording Add to End of Recording Exit Menu Select OK Exit A V Settings Languages Parental Control Freeview + General Live Pause Length Skip Forwards Time Skip Backwards Time Auto Disk Management Show Available Space As Format Hard Disk Drive A V Settings HDMI Video Adjusts the video r[...]
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20 A V Settings Menu T ranspar ency This function allows you to adjust the transparency of the OSDs. Item Off The picture will not be visible behind the OSD. 25% The picture will be partially visible behind the OSD. 50% The picture will be mostly visible behind the OSD. 75% The picture is clearly visible behind the OSD. NOTE The menu transparency s[...]
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21 Languages Settings Subtitle Language Audio Language Audio Description Language Exit Menu Select OK Exit A V Settings Languages Parental Control Freeview + General Languages Subtitle Language This function allows you to set the default subtitle language to English, Welsh, Gaelic or Irish. NOTE Some subtitle languages are available with enhanced [...]
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22 Parental Contr ol The Parental Contr ol feature allows you to pr event accidental changes being made to the Recorder . In addition channels can be locked to prevent childr en viewing scenes of a violent or sexual nature. Parental Settings PIN Settings A V Settings Languages Parental Control General Parental Settings PIN Exit Menu Select OK Exit [...]
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23 Freeview+ Settings Default Recording Mode Add to Start of Recording Add to End of Recording Exit Menu Select OK Exit A V Settings Languages Parental Control Freeview + General Live Pause Length Skip Forwards Time Skip Backwards Time Auto Disk Management Show Available Space As Format Hard Disk Drive Freeview+ Default Recording Mode This function[...]
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24 General Settings A V Settings Languages Parental Control General Auto Standby Power Save in Standby Mode Upgrade Software Auto Retune Auto Retune Messages Manual T une First Time Installation Enabled Exit Menu Select OK Exit Network Configuration General Auto Standby This function allows you to automatically switch the Recorder into standby mode[...]
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25 Basic adjustment Manually tuning channels General Manual tune Y ou can manually tune new services after the first time installation has been completed. 42 641787 8MHz DVBT UHF Channel Frequency (kHz) Bandwidth System Mode FEC NID Systems Found / Added T uner Lock Signal Strength Signal Quality 2K 3/4 ==== Guard Mod TSID 1/32 QAM16 ==== = =/= = L[...]
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26 Library Display/close the LIBRAR Y screen E Press the LIBRAR Y button on the remote control or select Library fr om the Main Menu . Guide GUIDE Library Protect Schedule Gary Lineker introduces live coverage from Durban. Spain are favourites to win a first-ever World Cup. Switzerland are appearing in their ninth finals. Also in HD. [S] AD 001 Bre[...]
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27 T r oubleshooting The following conditions in the table below do not always indicate a problem. Please perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the pr oblem can not be corrected by the use of this manual, r emove the mains plug from the power socket and contact the Helpline on 0845 880 0421 in or der to obtain service or[...]
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28 Specifications Item TU-T2HR32 Digital T errestrial HD Recorder for Freeview HD T uner / Demodulator Receiving Signal T ype (DVB-T) All combinations of the below parameters can be received and automatically detected. (Except bandwidth). Channel Bandwidth 7, 8 MHz Modulation T ype QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM FFT Mode 2K, 8K Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/[...]
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29 Item TU-T2HR32 Digital T errestrial HD Recorder for Freeview HD Software Upgrade Over Air Download Y es, via DVB-SSU USB Port Y es Front Panel Display Keypad Power IR Sensor Y es Rear Panel RF Input Connector F type, Female (for NTSC)/IEC type, Female (for P AL), 75 Ohm Loop Through Output Connector F type/IEC type, Male/Female, 75 Ohm Stereo (l[...]
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30 End of life disposal Attention: Y our product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products. A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to di[...]
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31 Important Notice Digital Switchover and Y our TV Equipment WHA T YOU NEED TO DO TO ENJOY WA TCHING TV DURING AND FOLLOWING DIGIT AL SWITCHOVER Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV r egion. T o continue using this digital TV equipment during and following digital switchover[...]
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32 TERMS OF GUARANTEE Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. (“Sharp”) guarantees to provide for the repair , or at its option the replacement, of this product subject to the conditions listed below: 1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misus[...]
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33 Notes TU-T2HR32_GB.indd 33 TU-T2HR32_GB.indd 33 29/06/2010 15:16:49 29/06/2010 15:16:49[...]
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