Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. To obtain the best performance from this product, please read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. Digital Terrestrial HD Receiver MODEL TU-T2 OPERATION MANUAL 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. TU-T2_GB.
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-T2 model. Dear SHARP customer ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP Digital Terrestrial HD Receiver. To ensure safety and many years of troublefree operation of your product, please read Important safety precautions carefully before using this product.
Introduction Important safety precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. 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. To protect the product, do not use a chemical cloth to clean it. Chemicals may cause damage or cracks in the casing of the product.
Introduction Remote control unit 1 HDMI Hold this button down for 5 seconds to revert the output to 1080i (Page 17). 2 MENU “MENU” screen on/off (Page 16). 1 3 TEXT Display Digital Text (Page 12). 4 CH LIST Display the “CHANNELS” screen (Page 11). 5 GUIDE Display the EPG (Page 12). 5 6 a/b/c/d (Cursor) Select a desired item on the “MENU” screen (Page 11). 6 ; Execute a command within the “MENU” screen. 7 BACK Return to the previous “MENU” screen.
Introduction Receiver (front view) 1 1 2 a (Power button) Display 1 2 RF IN (Antenna in) terminal USB terminal - For service only RF OUT (Antenna out) terminal ETHERNET terminal - For future services SPDIF (Digital audio output) terminal HDMI terminal VCR (SCART) terminal TV (SCART) terminal 12V DC terminal 2 Receiver (rear view) 1 2 RF IN 3 USB 12V DC - 2A RF OUT 3 ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI 4 5 6 VCR 7 TV 8 - + 9 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 TU-T2_GB.
Preparation Supplied accessories Remote control unit ( x 1) MENU HDMI WIDE TEXT CH.LIST AUDIO Power Adaptor ( x 1) HDMI Cable ( x 1) RF Cable ( x 1) Page 9 Page 9 Page 9 SUBT GUIDE INFO OK BACK EXIT VOL VOL LAST MUTE PROG PROG l 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AD 0 A/V ® Page 4 • Operation manual (this publication) • “AAA” size zinc-carbon battery (x2) page 7 6 TU-T2_GB.
Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the Receiver for the first time, insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries. When the batteries become depleted and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinccarbon batteries. - 1 2 • Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. 3 + Close the battery cover.
Quick guide Initial installation overview Follow the steps below one by one when using the Receiver for the first time. Run the initial settings Preparation n Connect the antenna cable to n Turn on the power using the a the RF IN terminal (Page 9). button on the Receiver (Page 10). o Run the first time installation Watch TV n Congratulations! Now you can watch TV. o If necessary, adjust the antenna to attain maximum signal reception. (Page 9).
Quick guide Before turning on the power n RF IN USB 12V DC - 2A RF OUT ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR - TV o + p n Connect the antenna (standard DIN45325 plug (IEC 169-2) Place the TV close to the AC outlet, and keep the power plug within reach. 75 q coaxial cable) o Connect the HDMI cable p Connect the power adapter Initial auto installation When the Receiver is powered on for the first time after purchase, the first time installation screen appears.
Watching TV Daily operation Changing channels With PROG +/-: Switching on/off Standby mode VOL E Select standby mode VOL LAST MUTE With 0_9: PROG PROG If the Receiver is switched on, you can switch it to standby by pressing a on the remote control unit. E Switching on from standby HDMI WIDE TEXT CH.LIST AUDIO SUBT 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 AD 0 A/V Switching between channels From standby, press a on the remote control unit.
Watching TV 3 Set a channel as a favourite Channel List You can set a channel as a favourite for quick access. All favourite channels will be displayed in the favourites list. Basic operation E Display/close the Channel List 1 Press a/b to select the channel you want to add to the favourites list. 1 2 Press the green coloured button. Press CH.LIST TEXT CH.LIST AUDIO GUIDE • The favourites list will be shown listing all favourite channels and the channel you have just added.
Watching TV Selecting a programme using the EPG Basic operation E Display/close the EPG screen Press GUIDE. GUIDE INFO Useful functions 3 Navigate the time span 1 Press the red coloured button to move backwards 2 hours. 2 Press the green coloured button to move forwards 2 hours. 3 Press the yellow coloured button to move backwards 24 hours. 4 Press the blue coloured button to move forwards 24 hours. Watch a programme OK BACK 4 Watch a programme now EXIT 2 1 Press a/b to select a programme.
Connecting external devices E Before connecting ... • Be sure to turn off the Receiver 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 Receiver and the connected device. NOTE • The cables illustrated in pages 13 to 15 are commercially available items.
Connecting external devices SCART connection Example of connectable devices E HD Ready TV E DVD Recorder RF IN USB 12V DC - 2A RF OUT ETHERNET HDMI L Y R 2-CH AUDIO OUT COAXIAL CB/PB SPDIF HDMI VCR TV - + CR/PR VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO OUT / DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SCART OUTPUT 14 TU-T2_GB.
Connecting external devices Audio connections SPDIF connection Example of connectable devices E Dolby Digital Surround Sound System RF IN USB 12V DC - 2A RF OUT ETHERNET SPDIF HDMI VCR TV - + AUDIO INPUT CD VCR DIGITAL INPUT TV COAX 1 OPTICAL L R COAX 2 + _ FR FL C RL SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER RR FUSE T2AL/250V ON OFF AC 230V - 50Hz E After connecting Digital audio output setting After connecting to a surround sound system with a SPDIF cable, you should set an audio output format compat
Menu operation What is the MAIN MENU? • You need to call up the on screen display (OSD) to perform settings for the Receiver. The OSD for the settings is called “MAIN MENU” • The “MAIN MENU” enables various settings and adjustments. Basic operation MENU HDMI WIDE TEXT CH.LIST AUDIO Display the MAIN MENU screen Press @ and the “MAIN MENU” screen displays.
Basic adjustment AV Settings AV Settings SCART Output Settings AV Settings HDMI Video 1080p Adjusts the video signal type when the Receiver is connected to your TV using a SCART cable. HDMI Audio Languages Item SCART Output Screen Size RGB This selects an RGB video signal type. The video signal will be splits the video output into separate red, green and blue signals to provide the best picture quality. Composite This selects a composite video signal.
Basic adjustment Audio Description AV Settings Menu Transparency This function allows you to adjust the transparency of the OSDs. Item Some programmes are broadcast with audio descriptions (AD) which provides a voice-over describing visual information such as scenery, body language and facial expressions. Press AD on the remote control unit to toggle audio description on or off. Off The picture will not be visible behind the OSD. 25% The picture will be partially visible behind the OSD.
Basic adjustment Languages Languages Audio Language Settings AV Settings Subtitle \Language This function allows you to set the default audio language to English, Welsh, Gaelic or Irish. Audio Language Languages Audio Description Language Parental Control General OK Select Exit Exit Menu Languages Selecting audio languages Press AUDIO on the remote control unit to toggle switch between the available audio languages. NOTE • Not all programmes are broadcast with alternative audio languages.
Basic adjustment Parental Control Parental Control Change PIN The Parental Control feature allows you to prevent accidental changes being made to the Receiver. In addition channels can be locked to prevent children viewing scenes of a violent or sexual nature.
Basic adjustment General General Auto Retune This function allows you to control when new services (channels) are added and stored on the Receiver. Settings AV Settings Auto Standby Enabled Item Power Save in Standby Mode Always Start Whenever new services (channels) are detected, the Receiver will automatically tune and store them. Always Ask Whenever new services (channels) are detected, a message will appear on screen.
Basic adjustment Manually tuning channels General Manual tune You can manually tune new services after the first time installation has been completed.
Appendix Troubleshooting 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 problem can not be corrected by the use of this manual, remove the mains plug from the power socket and contact the Helpline on 0845 880 0421 in order to obtain service or advice. Where this is not possible please visit our web site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
Appendix Specifications Item TU-T2 Digital Terrestrial HD Receiver for Freeview HD All combinations of the below parameters can be received and automatically detected. (Except bandwidth).
Appendix Item Software Upgrade Front Panel Rear Panel Power Interface Others TU-T2 Digital Terrestrial HD Receiver for Freeview HD Over Air Download Yes, via DVB-SSU USB Port Yes Display 4-digit 7-segment for time and channel number 1 LED indicator Keypad 5 Keypads: Power, CH Up/Down, Volume Up/Down IR Sensor Yes RF Input Connector F type, Female (for NTSC)/IEC type, Female (for PAL), 75 Ohm Loop Through Output Connector F type/IEC type, Male/Female, 75 Ohm Stereo (left & right) Audio out
Appendix Trademarks • “HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.” • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. • “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 26 TU-T2_GB.
Appendix End of life disposal A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Important Notice Digital Switchover and Your TV Equipment WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENJOY WATCHING TV DURING AND FOLLOWING DIGITAL SWITCHOVER Starting in 2008 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. To continue using this digital TV equipment during and following digital switchover, you will need to “reset” your digital TV channels.
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, misuse, fair wear and tear, signal related issues, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by a Service Facility appointed by Sharp. 2.
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