Sharp TU-R162H User manual

DIGITAL TV RECORDER
MODEL
TU-R162H
OPERATION MANUAL
Important: This product can only receive Digital Terrestrial TV signals, subject to coverage an
aerial upgrade may be required. Test your postcode followed by your house name or number to
83331* or go to (*Costs no more than a normal text).
1. Read this operational manual carefully.
2. If you still encounter a problem, please call our service help line on 0845 880 0421 during
normal weekday office hours.
www.freeview.co.uk

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INDEX
POWERCORD (MAINSLEAD)......................................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS..........................................................................................................................................................................3
SUPPLIEDACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................................................................6
GENERALPROPERTIES................................................................................................................................................................................6
REMOTECONTROL.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
FRONT ANDBACKPANEL............................................................................................................................................................................8
GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................................................................................................9
CONNECTIONDIAGRAMS............................................................................................................................................................................9
REMOTECONTROL&FUNCTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................10
MENU INTERFACE.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
FIRST TIMEINSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................................................12
MAIN MENU...................................................................................................................................................................................................12
1. CHANNEL LIST.........................................................................................................................................................................................12
1.1. NAVIGATINGCHANNELLIST...............................................................................................................................................................13
1.2. DELETINGCHANNEL...........................................................................................................................................................................13
1.3. EDIT CHANNELS...................................................................................................................................................................................13
1.4. ADDING LOCKS TO CHANNELS..........................................................................................................................................................13
1.5. SETTING FAVOURITELIST..................................................................................................................................................................13
2. PROGRAMMEGUIDE(8DAYSEPG).....................................................................................................................................................14
2.1. PROGRAMMEOPTIONS.......................................................................................................................................................................14
2.1.1. SELECTCHANNEL.............................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.2. RECORD / DELETETIMER................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.3. RECORD SERIES/DELETESERIES TIMER...................................................................................................................................15
2.1.4. CHECKCONFLICTS...........................................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.5. SET REMINDER/ DELETEREMINDER............................................................................................................................................16
2.1.6. SPLIT RECORD..................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.1.7.MULTIPLE / ALTERNATIVE TIMERRECORD..................................................................................................................................17
3. TIMERS......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
4. RECORDINGSLIBRARY..........................................................................................................................................................................19
4.1. PLAYOPTIONS......................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1. PLAYFROMSTART...........................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.2. RESUME..............................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.3. PLAYFROMOFFSET.........................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.4.MANAGECHAPTERS.........................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.5. CREATEARCHIVE(ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT)..............................................................................................................................20
EDIT RECORDINGS.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
MAINTITLE...................................................................................................................................................................................................20
RECORDING TITLE......................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.2. CHAPTER OPTIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.1. CREATENEWCHAPTERMARK.......................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.2. FORWARDSTO NEXTCHAPTER.....................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.3. BACKTOSTART OFCHAPTER........................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.4. BACKTOPREVIOUSCHAPTER.......................................................................................................................................................22
5. SETUP.......................................................................................................................................................................................................22
5.1. RECORDINGS........................................................................................................................................................................................22
5.1.1.MAXTIMESHIFT.................................................................................................................................................................................23
5.1.2. AUTO DISCARD..................................................................................................................................................................................23
5.1.3. FORMAT DISK....................................................................................................................................................................................23
5.1.4. HARDDISK INFO................................................................................................................................................................................24
Recording Format..........................................................................................................................................................................................25
UnrecordableMaterial....................................................................................................................................................................................25
HardDisk Operation (Recording / Playback / TimeShift Recording)...........................................................................................................25
5.2. CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.1.TVTYPE..............................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.2.TVOUT................................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.3. VCR OUT.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.4. LOWPOWEROPTION.......................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.5. FAVOURITEMODE.............................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.6. CHANNEL LIST...................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.7. SCANENCRYPTEDCHANNELS.......................................................................................................................................................26
5.2.8. RECEIVERUPGRADE -OAD............................................................................................................................................................27
5.2.9. PARENTAL LOCKING.........................................................................................................................................................................27
5.2.9.i. MENU LOCK......................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.2.9.ii. SET PIN.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.3. LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................................................................................28
5.4. INSTALLATION......................................................................................................................................................................................28
5.4.1. AUTOMATICCHANNELSCAN..........................................................................................................................................................28
5.4.2.MANUAL CHANNELSCAN................................................................................................................................................................28
5.4.3. FIRST TIMEINSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................................................29
6. MESSAGES...............................................................................................................................................................................................29
7. SPECIFICFUNCTIONSOFREMOTECONTROL...................................................................................................................................30
TIMESHIFTING (PAUSELIVERECORDING).............................................................................................................................................31
8. SOFTWARE UPGRADETHROUGHRS232...........................................................................................................................................33
9. NOTES.......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...............................................................................................................................................................35
11. TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................36
12. IMPORTANT NOTICE:............................................................................................................................................................................38
DIGITAL SWITCHOVERAND YOUR TVEQUIPMENT...............................................................................................................................38
13. INFORMATIONABOUT PRODUCT DISPOSAL....................................................................................................................................39
14. INFORMATIONABOUT BATTERIESDISPOSAL..................................................................................................................................39

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POWER CORD (MAINS LEAD)
Donot placethe productwhereapieceoffurnitureor otherheavyobjectcouldtrapthe powercord
(mainslead). Handlethepowercord bytheplug.Do not pull out the plug bytuggingthe cord and
never touchthe power cord whenyourhands arewet as thiscould causeashort circuitor electric
shock.Never makeaknot in the cord or tieit withothercords.The powercordsshould berouted in
suchawaythat theyare not likelyto bestepped on. A damaged powercord can cause fire or giveyou
anelectrical shock.Check the power cord periodicallyto see if it isdamaged.Ifit isdamaged, please
ask an approved service agent toreplaceit.
For your ownsafetyread following instructions carefullybefore attempting to connect this device to the
mains.
Thisunit is designed tooperateona220V-240V AC -50Hz supplyonly.Connectingit to other power
sourcesmaydamageit.Ensure thatthesupplycorrespondstotheinformationontheratinglabelon
the bottomof theunit. Thiscomponent systemmaybe fitted withanon-rewireableplug. If itis
necessaryto change the fusein anon-rewireable plug, thefusecover mustberefitted. Ifthe fuse
cover becomeslostor damaged,the plugmostnot be useduntil areplacement, available fromthe
manufacturer, isobtained. It isimportant that the colourofthe replacement fusecover corresponds
withthecolour marking on thebaseoftheplug.Iftheplugneedsto be changedbecause it isnot
suitable foryour socket, or it becomesdamaged,it should be cut off andthe fuseremoved
immediately.Pleasedisposeof the plug safelyandoutof reach fromchildren. Under nocircumstance
should the cut-off plug beinsertedintoamainssocket outletdueto highriskof electricshock.
Thenfit an appropriateplug carefullyfollowing the wiring instructions shownbelow.
IMPORTANT
The wiresin themainsplugshouldbe connected
asshown in the diagram.
The coloursof thewiresin the mains leadof the unit
maynotcorrespond with thecolouredmarkings
identifyingtheterminalsin yourplug. Connectthem
asfollows:
The wirewhich iscolouredblue must be connected
to theterminalwhich ismarked with theletter‘N’ or
colouredblack.
The wire which iscolouredbrownmust be connected
to the terminalwhichismarked withthe letter‘L’ or
colouredred.
Thereshould benoconnection toearthterminal of
yourplug.If youuse a13 Amp (BS1363)plug,you will
need a 5 Amp fuse.
The mainsplug isthedisconnectdevice andtherefore mustremain readilyoperable.
Howto replacethefuse
Openthe fusecompartmentwith a bladescrewdriverand replacethe fuse. Whenreplacingthefusein
the plug,useASTAorBSI approved 5AMPfuseandbesure to re-fit thefuse cover. If theplug
suppliedwith thisequipmenthas adetachable fusecover, be sureattachthefusecoverafter you
change the fuse. Neverusetheplugwithoutthefuse cover. If you shouldlosethe fuse cover,please
contactan electricalgoodsretailer. Ifin doubt,consult a competentelectrician howto replace thefuse
Thissymbolmeans thatthisunitisdouble insulated. Anearthconnection is notrequired.
CAUTION
Toprevent electric shock,disconnectfromthe mainsbefore removing cover.No user servicableparts
inside. Referservicingtoqualified servicepersonnel. Disconnectfromthemainssupplybefore
cleaning.
BLUE
(NEUTRAL)
BROWN
(LIVE)
FUSE
CORDGRIP
OUTER
SLEEVE

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CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS ORPERFORMANCEOF PROCEDURES OTHERTHAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HERIN MAYRESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATON EXPOSURE.
ASTHE LASERBEAMUSED IN THISUNIT ISHARMFUL TO THE EYES,DO NOT ATTEMPTTO
DISASSEMBLE THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSETHISEQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRICSHOCKANDANNOYING INTERFERENCE,USE
THE RECOMMENEDEDACCESSORIESONLY.
TP PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOTEXPOSE TH SAPPARATUSDRIPPING OR
SPLASHING,NO OBJECTSFILLED WITH LIQUIDS,SUCHASVASES,SHOULD BE PLACEDON
THE APPARATUS.
·Do not standthe unitvertically.Install theunitinahorizontalandstable position. Donotplace
anything directlyontop of theunit.Do not place theunit directlyon the topof the TV.
·DependingontheTV,noiseordisturbanceof thepicture and/orsoundmaybe generatedif
theunitisplacedtoo close to yourTV. In thiscase, please ensure enough spacebetween
yourTV and the unit.
·Do not placethe unitindirectsunlight or nearheatsources.Donot placeanycombustible
objectson the device (candlesetc.).
·Dependingon theenvironment, the temperature oftheunit mayincreaseslightly.This isnota
malfunction.
·Keepthe unitawayfromstrong magneticobjects.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: Pleaseread all of these instructions beforeyou operatethis product and savethese
instructions for later use.
Electricalenergycan performmanyuseful functions.Thisproducthasbeenengineered and
manufactured to assureyour personalsafety.BUTIMPROPER USECAN RESULTIN POTENTIAL
ELECTRICAL SHOCKOR FIRE HAZARDS.In order not todefeatthe safeguardsincorporatedinthis
product, observe the following basicrulesfor itsinstallation, use and servicing.
1. ReadInstructions
Allthe safetyandoperating instructions shouldbe read beforethe productis operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safetyand operating instructionsshould be retainedforfuturereference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warningson the product andin theoperatinginstructionsshouldbeadhered to.
4. FollowInstructions
Alloperating anduse instructionsshould befollowed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug thisproduct fromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.Do notuse liquidcleanersor aerosol
cleaners.Use a dampcloth forcleaning.
6. Attachments
Donot use attachmentsnotrecommendedbytheproduct manufacturer astheymaycause hazards.

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7. Water and Moisture
Donot use thisproductnear water–for example,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,orlaundry
tub;in awet basement;or near aswimmingpool;andthe like. The mainsplugorthe appliancecoupler
is used asthe disconnectdevice, the disconnectdeviceshallremainreadilyoperable. The apparatus
shallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandnoobjectsfilled withliquids,suchasvases,shallbe
placed on the apparatus. Nonaked flame sources,such aslighted candles,shouldbeplaced onthe
apparatus.
8. Accessories
Donot place thisproducton anunstable cart, stand,tripod,bracket,or table. Theproductmayfall,
causingseriousinjurytoachildor adult, andseriousdamagetothe product.Useonlywithacart,
stand, tripod, bracket, ortable recommendedbythemanufacturer, or sold withtheproduct. Any
mounting oftheproductshouldfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions,and shoulduseamounting
accessoryrecommended bythe manufacturer.
9. Transportation
Aproductandcartcombinationshouldbe moved withcare. Quickstops,excessiveforceand uneven
surfacesmaycausethe product andcart combinationto overturn.
10. Ventilation
Slotsandopeningsinthe cabinet areprovidedfor ventilation to ensure reliable operationof the
productandto protectitfromoverheating,andtheseopeningsmustnotbeblocked or covered. The
openingsshouldneverbe blockedbyplacingtheproducton abed, sofa,rug,orothersimilar surface.
Thisproductshould not beplacedinabuilt-in installationsuchasabookcaseorrackunless proper
ventilationis provided or the manufacturer’sinstructionshave beenadheredto.
11. PowerSources
Thisproductshould beoperated onlyfromthe type ofpowersource indicated on the markinglabel. If
you are not sure of thetypeofpowersupplyto your home, consult yourproductdealerorlocalpower
company. For productsintended to operatefrombatterypower,or othersources, refer to the operating
instructions.
12. Groundingor Polarization
Thisproductisprovidedwithoneofthe following types of plugs.If theplug should failtofitinto the
poweroutlet, please contactyour electrician. Do notdefeat the safetypurpose of theplug.
a. Two-wire type (mains)plug.
b. Three-wiregroundingtype (mains)plug withagroundingterminal. Thisplug will onlyfitintoa
groundingtype poweroutlet.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supplycordsshould berouted sothat theyarenot likelytobewalkedonorpinched byitems
placed uponor againstthem,payingparticularattention to cords at plugs,conveniencereceptacles,
and thepoint wheretheyexit fromthe product.
14. Lightning
Foradded protectionfor thisproductduring alightning storm,orwhen itisleft unattended andunused
for longperiodsof time,unplug it fromthewalloutletanddisconnectthecable system.This will
prevent damage tothe productdue to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Overloading
Donot overload walloutlets,extensioncords,or integral convenience receptacles asthiscanresult in
a riskoffire or electricshock.
16. Objectand LiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughopeningsastheymaytouchdangerous
voltage pointsorshort-out partsthatcouldresultinafire orelectricshock.Neverspill liquidofany
kind on the product.

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17. Servicing
Donot attemptto servicethisproductyourself asopeningorremovingcoversmayexposeyou to
dangerous voltageorotherhazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this productfromthewall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel underthe
following conditions:
a. Whenthe power-supplycord or plug isdamaged.
b. Ifliquid hasbeen spilt,orobjectshave fallen intothe product.
c. If the producthas been exposedto rain orwater.
d. If theproductdoes not operate normallybyfollowingthe operatinginstructions.Adjustonlythose
controlsthat arecoveredbytheoperatinginstructions,asanimproper adjustment of other controls
mayresult in damage andwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbyaqualified technicianto restore the
product tonormaloperation.
e. Iftheproduct hasbeendropped or damaged in anyway.
f. Whentheproduct exhibitsa distinctchangeinperformance, thisindicatesa need for service.
19. ReplacementParts
When replacement partsarerequired,ensure the servicetechnician hasusedreplacement parts
specifiedbythemanufactureror havethe samecharacteristicsasthe originalpart. Unauthorized
substitutionsmayresult in fire,electricshock,or other hazards.
20. SafetyCheck
Upon completion ofanyservice orrepairs to thisproduct,ask the servicetechnicianto performsafety
checksto determinethattheproductisinproper operatingcondition.
21. WallorCeilingMounting
Thisproduct should be mountedto awall orceilingonlyas recommended bythe manufacturer.
22. Heat
Thisproductshouldbesituated awayfromheat sourcessuchasradiators,heat registers,stoves,or
other products(includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
23. Copyright
Recordingand playbackof anymaterialmayrequire consent. Please referparticularlyto the
provisionsof thecopyright Act1956, theDramaticand MusicalPerformersProtection Act1958,the
PerformersProtection Act 1963 and 1972and toanysubsequent statutoryenactmentsand orders.
WARNING

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
·Operationmanual
·QSG (Quick Start Guide)
·Remotecontrol &2xR03(AAA) batteries
·1 Scart lead
Important Safetywarnings
• To prevent electric shock, donot remove anycover.
• If anything goeswrong,don'ttryand fix it yourself, getaqualifiedservice agent to lookatit.
•Do not exposethis equipmentto dripping or splashing or place anyobjectsfilledwith liquids,
such as vases, onthe equipment.
• Never put a nakedflame source onor near the equipment.
• Smallparts.Do notletyoungchildren play with theequipment.
• Do not moveyour devicefor 20 secondsafter removing thepower to ensure that the actuator
is completely locked.This helpsprevent themedia and the heads from accidental damage due
to vibration,moving or shipping.
• Do notswitch thepower ON or OFF, during HDD initialization.
GENERAL PROPERTIES
1. Menu Language: English
2. Channellock,Menulock
3. Channellist sorted byD-booklogical channel numbers.
4. Channellist nameeditingoption.
5. BBC UKCompliantOver AirDownload.
6. PIP(Pictureinpicture)
7. Timeshift–pause live TV.
8. Onebutton record(Instantrecording of channels).
9. Dual recordingsatthe sametime.
10. Split and series recordingssupport.
11. Abilitytorecord one channelwhilewatchinganotherchannel.
12. X1/4, X1/2, X1,X2,X4, X8, X16, X32 forwardand backward playoptions.
13. Playlist showsavailablerecordings(Eventname,Start time, Duration,delete/playback
permission)
14. Timerslist showsscheduled recordings(Event name, Start time, Duration,change/delete/playback
permission)
15. Recordtimervia 8daysEPG
16. RecordsDVB subtitles(If anyare broadcasted bythe broadcaster).
17. Automatic/Manualchannel search.
18. Guided firsttimeinstallation.
19. 200channels.
20. Favourite channel lists.
21. Automaticdaylight saving time updating.
22. MHEG-5 Engine
23. FreeviewPlayback 2 support.
24. LowPowermodesupport.

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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press the ^markon thecover and slide it inthe directionof the arrow.
2. Insert the batteriesmaking sure thepolaritiescorrectlymatch the + and -marksinside the battery
compartment.
3. Attach the coverand slideituntilit clicksintoplace.
Please followtheprecautionsbelow.
• Dangerof explosion if batteryis incorrectlyreplaced.
Replace onlywiththesame or equivalent type.
•Insertthebatteriesmakingsure thepolarities correctlymatch the +and -marksinside the battery
compartment.
• Batteriesof different typeshave differentproperties, thereforedo notmixbatteriesofdifferenttypes.
• Donotmixnewandoldbatteries.
Thismayshortenthelifeofnewbatteries or maycause old batteriesto leak.
•Removethe batteries fromtheremotecontrolonce theyhaverun out, asleavingthemincan cause
themtoleak.
Batteryfluidfromleaked batteries is harmful to skin,thereforeensurethatyouwipethemfirstand then
remove themusingacloth.
•Remove thebatteries fromthe remotecontrol ifyou willnotbeusingthe remote control foralong
time.
• Complywith the rules (ordinance)of each local governmentwhen disposing ofworn-out batteries.
• Dispose ofbatteries carefully, safelyandaccordingtolocalregulations. Do not incineratethem.
Replacementbatteriesforthisunitare1.5Volt (R03/AAA).

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FRONT AND BACK PANEL
FRONT PANEL
STANDBY
MENU
RECORD
PLAY/
PAUSE
OK
MENU
UP
/
PROG MENULEFT/
VOL DOWN
MENU/
PROG DOWN MENURIGHT
VOL UP
BACK PANEL
RS232
OPTICALOUT
AC IN
CVBS
LEFT
RIGHT
TVSCART
AUXSCART
35022373
ANTENNA2
OUT
ANTENNA2
IN
ANTENNA1
OUT
ANTENNA 1
IN
DONOT REMOVE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1. AERIAL2IN : Loop through
2. AERIAL2OUT : Towatch analogue channelsonthe TV
3. AERIAL1OUT : Loop through
4. AERIAL1IN : Aerialinput
5. TV SCART : TV Scart connection
6. AUX SCART : Output for other equipment such as DVD, VCR...etc.
7. ANALOGUEAUDIO LEFT/RIGHT : Analogue Audiooutput
8. CVBS : Video Output
9. OPTICAL AUDIO : Optical Digital AudioOutput
10. RS232: SoftwareUpgrade
11. POWER SUPPLY: 220-240VAC, 50Hz

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GETTINGSTARTED
Connectallcablesbeforeplugging intomains.WhentheDigitalTV Recorderisfirstpoweredup,
pleasewaitfor awhilebeforeactivating thereceiversincebootingofsoftware willtakesometime.
Then,theunit entersfirst timeinstallation.
"NOTE" -When the unit isfirstpowered up, please waitforashortwhile as theunit'ssoftwareneeds
to be initialised and the harddisk ischecked.
The unit is equipped with output terminalsthat supportRGB,S-video and CVBS videosignals.The
image qualityishighest intheorderof RGB signal, S-video signalandtheCVBS videosignal
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
LOOPTHROUGH
VCR
DONOT REMOVE
TVAerial
Aux
HI-FI
Aux
HI-FI
RS232
OPTICALOUT
AC IN
CVBS
LEFT
RIGHT
TVSCART
AUX SCART
35022373
ANTENNA2
OUT
ANTENNA2
IN
ANTENNA1
OUT
ANTENNA1
IN
AC3DIGITAL
AMPLIFIER
TV
NOT SUPPLIED
NOTSUPPLIED
NOTSUPPLIED
SUPPLIED