Page 2 - ENGLISH; LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; CAUTION; • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation
ENGLISH LC-45GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVE...
Page 3 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TOWIDE SLOT, FULL...
Page 4 - point where they exit from the apparatus.
3 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many yearsof trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefullybefore using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to p...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Precautions when transporting the Display
4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and thelike. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. ...
Page 6 - or other heavy items.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/N...
Page 7 - Contents
6 Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3Contents ……………………………………………… 6Trademarks …………………………………………… 7COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE …………… 7 Supplied accessories ……………………………… 8Preparation …………………………………………… 9 Where to place the TV …...
Page 8 - Other viewing options ................................. 86; COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
7 Contents Closed caption ………………………………… 74 Caption Size ……………………………… 75 Font Style …………………………………… 75Foreground Color ………………………… 76Foreground Opacity ……………………… 76Background Color ………………………… 76Background Opacity ……………………… 77Character Edge …………………………… 77 Secret number setting for parental control (AV i...
Page 9 - Supplied accessories; NOTE; • Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV.; Bracket unit; Parts number
8 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. NOTE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV. RF cable ( g 1) QCNW-A342WJZZ or QCNWGA061WJZZ Pages 18 and 19 Remote control unit ( g 1) RRMCGA264WJSA Page 16 “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Page 13 QACCDA03...
Page 10 - Setting the TV in place; Handling the Display; Where to place the TV; First select the location where to place the TV.; Selecting the location of the TV; • Select a place with good ventilation.; Display; Preparation
9 Setting the TV in place Handling the Display CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • Keep enough space above and behind the Display.• When you move the TV, carry it by two or more people.• When you move the Display, hold the po...
Page 11 - Setting the TV; Cable clamp; Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the Display as shown.
10 Display (rear view) Setting the TV After putting the Display in place, connect the AC cord. Use the cable clamp for bundling the cables. Preparation Connecting the AC cord to the Display 1 2 3 Removing the terminal cover Bundling the cables with the clamp CAUTION • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO...
Page 12 - Attaching speakers
11 Attaching speakers Preparation NOTE • Perform the same steps for right speaker.• To remove the speakers, perform the steps in reverse order. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it.• Before performing work spread cushioning over ...
Page 13 - Removing the stand; Before attaching/detaching stand; • To attach the stand, perform the above steps in reverse order.; Setting the Display on the wall; Using an optional bracket to mount the Display; Hanging on the wall; Angle of Display
12 Preparation Removing the stand Before detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord from the AC input terminal. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand from the Display unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Before attaching/detaching stand • Before performing work make sure to t...
Page 14 - Inserting the batteries; Cautions regarding remote control unit
13 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two “AAA” size batteries(supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals c o r re s p o n d i n g t o t h e ( e ) a n d ( f ) indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result i...
Page 15 - Part names
14 Part names POWER indicator OPC sensor Display POWERbutton INPUT button VOLUME buttons (VOL l / k ) CHANNEL buttons (CH s / r ) Remote control sensor OPC indicator CARD indicator * OPC: Optical Picture Control (see page 34.)
Page 16 - Press; if the system cannot return to its; SYSTEM RESET; if the TV does not operate after starting up.; RESET
15 Part names Display * Press RESET if the system cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. • AV MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed)• TV channel returns to initial channel (Air:2ch, Cable:1 or 2ch)• Twin picture resets to normal• Audio setting initializes• Dolby virtual res...
Page 17 - Remote control unit; External equipment operational buttons:
16 Part names Remote control unit 3 2 1 17 5 6 4 7 20 18 19 2122 23 8 24 9 25 10 26 11 282930 13 14 15 12 31 16 33 27 32 1 TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or Standby. (See page 20.) 2 DISPLAY: Displays the channel information. 3 SOURCE POWER: Turns the power of the external...
Page 18 - Watching TV; Simple operations for watching a TV program; Antennas; A-1. Connecting with cable TV Converter and VCR
17 Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Antennas To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connectionsthat are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector,plug...
Page 19 - Connecting with Cable Converter without VCR; button on the remote control.
18 Watching TV A-2. Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output. (If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT and AUX terminals, it is recommended to connect it asshown in example A-1.) VIDEO AUDIO OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO Cable lead-in Cable TV converter OUT IN Coaxia...
Page 20 - Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR; Cable without a CATV; Connecting Antenna Cable; Outdoor antenna connection; NOTICE
19 Watching TV C. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR NOTE • Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your TV.• Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to your TV if you are in an area with good signal reception. This way you can view either TV programs or VCR tapes and ...
Page 21 - Turning on/off the power; POWER indicator; POWER; ON; When CableCARD; Standby; • Please do not unplug the AC cord when the POWER indicator
20 Display Turning on/off the power POWER Display status indicator POWER indicator 1 2 Plug in the AC cord of the TV. (See page 10.) • The TV enters standby mode or turns on depending on its status at the time the power was shut down. When the TV is standby mode: Press POWER on the Display or TV POW...
Page 22 - Initial setup; Air; CH Search
21 Watching TV Press a / b to select the desired language listed on the screen, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-A, then press a / b to move down. Press c / d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-B, then press a / b to move down. Press c / d to select “Air” o...
Page 23 - FLASHBACK; and; Press 5; ENTER; Press 1; DIGITAL; ) to select the channels including a decimal; Press 2; ENTER; Press 3
22 Watching TV Changing channels - Analog-TV You can change channels in several ways. NOTE • While watching a broadcast, press A-ANALOG-B to view the image received from the other tuner. Method 1 Using CH r / s on the remote control unit or on the display. Method 2 1. Press FLASHBACK to switch to th...
Page 24 - Changing volume/sound
23 Watching TV Volume adjustment Mute ■ Using VOL k k k k k / l l l l l • To increase the volume, press VOL k k k k k . • To decrease the volume, press VOL l l l l l . Output device Variable sound Output Select Variable Fixed Variable sound Constant as specified Mute NOTE • VOL l / k on the Display ...
Page 25 - • MTS only operates while in TV mode.; Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode; Stereo broadcasts; • Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed
24 Watching TV NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. You can change MTS asshown below to matchthe television broadcastsignal. STEREO k SAP mode MONO mode Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP STEREO mode MAIN k SAP mode Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of so...
Page 26 - DIGITAL IN; MENU; If the above procedure does not work,
25 Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various digitalservices provided by your Cable Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD you need to first submit anapplication. Please contact your cable company to discuss receivi...
Page 27 - Removing CableCARD; Disconnecting the cable antenna; How to remove the CableCARD
26 3 A message will appear on the screen. Callt h e n u m b e r o n t h e s c re e n a n d t e l l t h eoperator the CableCARD ID and Host IDnumbers displayed on the screen. CableCARD Dialog CableCARD(tm) Pairing Status In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provi...
Page 28 - Basic adjustment settings; AV input mode menu items
27 Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you withoperations Picture No Signal Off ................................. Page 38No Operation Off ........................... Page 38 EZ Setup ................................. Pages 28-29CH Setup .....................
Page 29 - EZ Setup; Language setting; *PC input mode menu items
28 Basic adjustment settings Power Management ...................... Page 38 Speaker Setup ............................... Page 65Input Signal ................................... Page 71Auto Sync. ..................................... Page 66Input Label ..................................... Page 68F...
Page 30 - Channel search; Channel Setup; Antenna setting; • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV
29 Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV whenselecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-A, B and DIGITAL. 6 7 Searching TV channels Press c / d to select “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-A, then press a / b to move down. Press c / d to select “Air” or...
Page 31 - Channel memory setting; using; CH
30 Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channelsviewable in the set area. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 3 Press a / b to select “CH Search”, and then press ENTER . Air/Cable CH Search ANALOG-A Yes ANALOG-...
Page 32 - Antenna Setup – DIGITAL – Air; and the MENU screen displays.
31 Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup – DIGITAL – Air In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need adigital broadcast antenna. You can set the antennaconfiguration through the Antenna Setting screen. 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. P re s s a ...
Page 33 - Favorite channel setting; Delete favorite channel; • You can delete all the favorite channels by selecting “All
32 Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels,in 4 different categories. By setting the favoritechannels in advance, you can select your favoritechannels easily. Press EDIT . Press a / b to select “Register”, and then press ENTER . 2 3 ...
Page 34 - Adjustments for PC source; Adjustments for AV source; Picture adjustments
33 Adjustments for PC source Basic adjustment settings c button The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For less colorintensity Skin tones becomepurplish For less sharpness Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Adjustments for AV source MENU [Picture] Picture...
Page 35 - OPC setting; • When set to “On”, the OPC senses the surrounding light; • For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset
34 OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press c / d to select “Picture”. 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press a / b to select “OPC”. Press c / d to select “On” or “On: Display”. 3 4 Basic adjustment settings Description The brightness is fixed at the value se...
Page 36 - Automatic Contrast; Sharpness Enhancement; • The higher the number of the level, the more
35 Basic adjustment settings Color temperature For a better white balance, use color temperaturecorrection. 4 5 Press a / b to select “Color Temp.”, and then press ENTER . Description White with Bluish tone White with Reddish tone Selected item High Mid-High Middle Mid-Low Low Press MENU and the MEN...
Page 37 - • “I/P Setting” is not selectable when channel display shows
36 Basic adjustment settings Monochrome For viewing a video in monochrome. Description Normal color For viewing in monochrome Selected item Off On Press a / b to select “Monochrome”, and then press ENTER . 4 Press c / d to select “On”, and then press ENTER . 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays...
Page 38 - Sound adjustment; Dolby Virtual
37 Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment You can adjust the sound quality to your preferencewith the following settings. Press c / d to select “Audio”. Press a / b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c / d to adjust the item to your desired position. 2 3 4 c button For weaker treble For...
Page 39 - Power control; Power control for AV source; Description; TV; Selected item; TV POWER
38 Basic adjustment settings No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shutdown if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. Press a / b to select “No Signal Off”, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Enable”, and then press ENTER . 3 4 • Five minutes before the power shuts do...
Page 40 - Digital Setup; REC Picture Size
39 Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digitalbroadcasting. Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image. 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. Screen Size Set the format of image o...
Page 42 - Important notes on using memory card; noise, the recorded data may be in danger of being changed or lost.; The recording formats; Using memory card; Copyright; Still Pictures
41 Important notes on using memory card • We will not be liable for misuse of the LCD TV set, any troubles during use, or other problems, or any damages arising out of the use of the LCD TV set, except for the cases for which we are liable by statute. • If you or other people misuse the LCD TV set, ...
Page 43 - Storage capacity; Commercially available memory cards; Preparing a memory card
42 Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available)for recording and playing back pictures.• P l e a s e u s e a n a p p ro p r i a t e P C c a r d a d a p t e r (commercially available) for each memory card. • Following memory cards are available. (Note that n a m e s f o r m e m...
Page 44 - Slide show operation panel; Precautions when playing back PC image data on the LCD TV; Recording formats of image data:
43 Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items CardSetup Still Setup Slide Show File Operation Video Setup Format Audio Select My Program Rec. Mode Repeat Play Pre Record Yes/No File Operation Interval Repeat Order Setup/Delete All Off/TV/Input1-Input5 Protect/Delete File/ Delete All SP/LP/EP On/Of...
Page 45 - Inserting a PC card adapter; EJECT; Selecting Still and Video mode; CARD; FAVORITE CH; Opening the PC CARD slot cover
44 Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out.• I n s e r t a m e m o r y c a rd t o a P C c a rd a d a p t e r beforehand. (See page 42.) • Insert the PC adapter card slowly. Ejecting the card • Make sure the card indicator lights up green. • CARD ...
Page 46 - Cooking Time; Displaying a still image; Cooking Time; Still; Displaying Slide Show
45 Using memory card Recording a still image You can record a still image on the card. Press REC . 1 2 Press FREEZE . 3 Press ENTER to update the still image. Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Still Cooking Time Onion Tomato Potato x 1 x 1 x 1 Cooking Time Still Still image captured on card. Displayin...
Page 47 - My Program; • All the registered numbers are cleared.; Audio Select
46 Using memory card Setting Slide Show You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. 4 5 Press a / b to select “Slide Show”, and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c / d to select “Card Setup”. 3 Press a / b to select “Still Setup”, and then press ENTER . ...
Page 48 - • Select the file with a protect mark and press; to cancel file protect.; • You cannot delete a protected file on the card.; Deleting a still image file; Deleting all still image files
47 Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting still image files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. 5 6 Press a / b to select “File Operation”, and then press ENTER . 2 3 4 Slide Show My Program Audio Select File Operation Protect Delete File Delete All Press a / b to select “Protect”...
Page 49 - Displaying a motion picture; VIEW MODE
48 Using memory card Recording a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currentlywatching.Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and“Pre Record”. Press REC to start recording. • CARD indicator lights up red.• Recording information displays in the lower right corner of the scr...
Page 50 - Repeat Play; Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files
49 Using memory card Pre Record You can record the picture slightly before the pointwhere you pressed the record button, enabling you torecord just the scene you wanted. Press a / b to select “Pre Record”, and then press ENTER . 2 3 Rec. Mode Pre Record Repeat Play File Operation On Off Press c / d ...
Page 51 - Deleting all motion picture files; Format; • Formatting a card deletes all files including the ones which
50 Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file 5 6 2 3 4 Press a / b to select “Delete File”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b / c / d to select the file you want to delete, and then press ENTER . R e p e a t s t e p s 1 t o 5 i n P r o t e c t i n g / unprotecting motion picture files . 1 Pr...
Page 52 - Displaying an external equipment image; button; INPUT; INPUT SOURCE; For INPUT1 signal; • If the image does not come in clearly, you may need to; Selecting the INPUT signal; • To protect all equipment, always turn off the TV before; • Each time; INPUT; • Refer to your external equipment operation manual for; Using external equipment; INPUT
51 Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connectingDVD to INPUT1 terminal. INPUT button To watch a DVD image, select “INPUT1” from “INPUTSOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. (See page 67.) INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT...
Page 53 - • See page 55 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal.; AV cable (commercially; DVD player; ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable; When using component cable.
52 Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and otheraudiovisual equipment. NOTE • See page 55 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal. DVD player Componentvideo cable (commercially availabl...
Page 54 - Connecting a VCR; Game console/Camcorder; Connecting a game console or camcorder; • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals.
53 Using external equipment VCR AV cable(commercially available) Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. Game console/Camcorder S-video cable (commercially available) Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and...
Page 55 - Component video cable; • See page 55 for connecting a Digital TV STB to HDMI terminal.; Digital TV STB
54 Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) You can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB (Air orCable) and other audiovisual equipment. Digital TV STB Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable(commercially...
Page 57 - Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC.; • Refer to page 94 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV.; PC with DVI terminal; PC with analog RGB terminal
56 Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NOTE • Refer to page 94 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. PC with DVI terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cabl...
Page 58 - • Please make sure the shapes of the terminal and the plug; Cautions regarding i.LINK connection; • Please do NOT use a loop connection as shown in
57 Connecting D-VHS Decks (i.LINKconnection) Using external equipment About i.LINK i.LINK is an interface connection using a serialtransfer system and is able to transfer multimediadata, such as digital images and digital sound,between devices that have i.LINK terminals.i.LINK is a term defined in t...
Page 59 - • Normally, this should be set to “Pass thru”.; • When the main power of the TV is in standby mode
58 Using external equipment Setting the recording mode (i.LINK) • The function for automatically adjusting the recording mode of connected D-VHS decks can be turned onor off. • Since most of the currently available D-VHS decks automatically recognize the transfer rates of thepictures and sound being...
Page 61 - Controlling an i.LINK device
60 Using external equipment Deleting a preset D-VHS deck (i.LINK) • Preset D-VHS decks can be selected from a list.• If a D-VHS deck is connected, it cannot be deleted from the list. Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. Press a / b / c / d to select “Model”, and then press ENTER . Press...
Page 63 - and press; • When a D-VHS deck connected to the TV is under timer
62 Using external equipment Recording digital programs with a D-VHSdeck (i.LINK) • Before commencing this procedure, the steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 58 need to be completedbeforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the D- VHS deck to be used with this TV. Select a digital program...
Page 64 - Useful adjustment settings; Moving the picture on the screen
63 Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input modeonly) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and ver ticalposition. 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 4 5 3 Press a / b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to select “H-Pos.” or “V...
Page 65 - Connecting external speakers; How to connect the
64 Rear view Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Make sure to connect the speaker terminal andcable polarity ( L , + ) properly • The speaker terminals have plus ( L ) and minus ( + ) polarity. • Plus is red and minus is black.• The cables are also divided into plus and minus.• W...
Page 66 - • W h e n D O L B Y Vi r t u a l i s o n , A u d i o Q u a l i t y C o n t ro l
65 Useful adjustment settings Audio Quality Control Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audioquality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Equalizer” or “Flat”, and then press ENTER . Pre...
Page 68 - Input Select; Selecting input signal type; Selecting input source; INPUT 1 and INPUT 2; DVI input signal setting
67 Useful adjustment settings Input Select Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 3 Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Input Select”, and then press ENTER . Press INPUT . • A list of selectable sources appears. Press INPUT again to select the input source. • A n i m a g e f...
Page 69 - Input Label; • You cannot change labels if the INPUT SOURCE is TV,; ABC; Picture Flip
68 Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using theINPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 4 Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Input Label”, and then press ENTER . 1 2 INPUT SOURCE TV DVD INPUT2 IN...
Page 70 - AV MODE; View mode for 4:3 Programs; View Mode; View mode for HD Programs
69 Useful adjustment settings AV MODE AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choosefrom to best match environment of the TV, which canvary due to factors like room brightness, type ofprogram watched or the type of image input fromexternal equipment. Description For a highly defined image in a norm...
Page 71 - • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page
70 Useful adjustment settings View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. a View Mode Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Keeps the originalaspect ratio in a fullscreen display. Keeps the originalaspect ratio in a fullscreen display. Thetop an...
Page 72 - • Some input signals may have to be registered manually; • You can only select the “Input Signal” on the Setup menu; D Noise Reduction; Audio Only; Mosquito Noise Reduction
71 Useful adjustment settings Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press a / b to select “Input Signal” and then press ENTER . 3 Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select the desired input signal on the display. 4 640 x 480 848 x 480 Example Input signal (for PC input mode) • Some...
Page 73 - VOL; Output Select; Sleep timer
72 Useful adjustment settings Description • Sound via speaker is adjusted with VOL k / l on the remote control unit or VOL l / k on the Display. • Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is not adjustable and constantly outputs. • Sound via the MONITOR OUTPUT terminal is adjusted with VOL k / l on the...
Page 74 - Title Display Type
73 Title Display Type Select the CH display when changing channels fordigital broadcasting. 1 2 4 3 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Option”. Press a / b to select “Title Display Type”, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER . ...
Page 75 - Closed caption; CC
74 Useful adjustment settings Closed caption • Your TV is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder. Closed caption is the system which allows you to view conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subtitles on yourDisplay. • Digital Closed Caption which is ...
Page 76 - A B C; Font Style; • Default: The caption size specified by broadcasting station
75 Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. 4 Press a / b to select “Caption Size”. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER . Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Co...
Page 77 - Foreground Opacity; Background Color; Foreground Color
76 Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. 4 Press a / b to select “Foreground Color”. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER . Caption Size Default Font Style...
Page 78 - Character Edge
77 Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. Press a / b to select “Background Opacity”. 4 Press c / d to select the desired value. 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”. 3 Press a / b to select “Caption Setup”, and then ...
Page 79 - Setting parental control status; • Select “On” to enable and “Off” to disable; • Secret number setting menu displays.; Setting a secret number; • You can skip step 1 and 2 above while in Parental CTRL
78 Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parentalcontrol (AV input mode only) Allows you to use a secret number to protect certainsettings from being accidentally changed. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (seepages 80 to 84): 1 Secret No. is registered. 2 V-Chi...
Page 80 - Clearing the secret number; • See page 78 for re-registering with a new secret number
79 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number . • Secret number setting menu displays. 1 3 Press a / b to select “New Secret No.”, and then press ENTER . Input the old 4-digit number you have s...
Page 81 - television shows from their children.; TV Parental Guidelines; Rating
80 Useful adjustment settings Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) V-CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV. This tool gives parents a great degree of control overbroadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewingwhile ...
Page 82 - E N T E R
81 Useful adjustment settings Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Setup”. Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9 . 3 Press a / b to select “Parental CTRL”, and then press ENTER . • Secret number setting menu displays only w...
Page 83 - Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming.; Canadian English ratings; Age; Canadian French ratings
82 Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. • While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the structure ...
Page 85 - • Performing any of the three above will activate the V-CHIP
84 Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V-CHIPBLOCK • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.”displays. Reactivating the temporarily releasedV-CHIP BLOCK • You can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK as shown below. Method 1:...
Page 86 - • Sound from Center Channel Input terminal is output from
85 Useful adjustment settings Center Channel Input You can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system. 4 Press c / d to select “On” , and then press ENTER . Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 2 Press c / d to select “Option”, and then press ENTER . 3...
Page 87 - Other viewing options; • A list of all digital channels (Air or Cable); • Sometimes the name of the program is not broadcast. In; Viewing information of the program; I N F O; • Infor mation of the current program will be
86 Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcastchannels You can view a list of all currently available digitalbroadcast channels. Press CH LIST while watching a digital broadcast. • A list of all digital channels (Air or Cable) currently available will be displayed. Press a / b to selec...
Page 88 - Twin picture functions; Twin picture in all cases; Picture and still image
87 Other viewing options Twin picture functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen atone time. Twin picture in all cases You can display two same-sized pictures except wheninputting from INPUT 4 (HDMI) and INPUT 5 (DVI-I)terminals and CARD. Press TWIN PICTURE . • Twin picture displays ...
Page 89 - Presetting remote control function; Presetting manufacturer codes; until the LED for your; FUNCTION; for three seconds and; • Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer
88 Other viewing options Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AVReceiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD)using the presetting manufacturer function for yourremote control unit. Presetting manufacturer codes Press FUNCTION until the LED for your devic...
Page 90 - Jerrold; • Numbers marked with* are SAT codes, all others are
89 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes AkaiAudioBroksonicCanonCapehartCraigCurtis MathisDaewooDBXDynatechEmersonFisherFunaiG.E.GoldstarHitachiInstant ReplayJC PenneyJVCKenwoodLloydsMagnavoxMagninMarantzMemorexMinoltaMitsubishiMontgomery WardMultitechNECPanasonicPentaxPhilcoPhilipsRCARealisticSa...
Page 91 - When the; is set to CBL/SAT the cable; SAT control buttons
90 Other viewing options Cable control buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SAT the cable converter connected to the Display can operate using 1 to 4 . 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to thechannel that you wish to wa...
Page 92 - DVD control buttons; of the remote control unit is set; SOURCE POWER
91 Other viewing options VCR control buttons The remote control unit button will function as followswhen the FUNCTION of the remote control unit is set to VCR.• When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR ispressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8 ...
Page 93 - Notice; When you change your address; • If you have a digital cable antenna connected, you can
92 Other viewing options Notice ■ When you change your address • If you change your address, please retur n the CableCARD to your Cable Provider Company. • You will need to request a new CableCARD from the cable provider at your new location. ■ About EAS(Emergency Alert System) • In the case of a na...
Page 94 - Appendix; Problem; Troubleshooting
93 Appendix • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • R e m o t e c o n t ro l u n i t d o e s n o t operate. • P i c t u re i s c u t o ff / w i t h s i d e b a r screen. • When playing back video in card m o d e , a p a r t o f t h e i m a g e i smissing or the image is out ofposition. • Strange col...
Page 95 - PC compatibility chart; Resolution; Attention about Digital broadcasting; The error message about reception of broadcast; Error code; The cautions about i.LINK; Possible Solution
94 Appendix PC compatibility chart Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarksof Apple Computer, Inc.DDC is a registered trademark of Video ElectronicsStandards Association.Power Management is a registered trademark ofSun Microsystems, Inc.V G A a n d X G A a re re g i s t e re d t r a d e m a r k...
Page 96 - RS-232C port specifications; Return code; PC Control of the TV; Communication conditions; None; Command format; Communication procedure; Eight ASCII codes; Parameter
95 RS-232C port specifications Return code Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits PC Control of the TV • When a program is set, the Display can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/AV) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments andset...
Page 97 - Command table; • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate.; Response code format; Normal response
96 Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING It shifts to standby. It input-switches by the toggle. (It is the same as an input change key) It input-switches to TV. (A channel remains as it is. (Last memor...
Page 98 - Item; Specifications; Tilting wall-mount bracket; Part name
97 Appendix Item 45 o LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, Model: LC-45GD4U TVFunction American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CATV 1-125ch Audio multiplex BTSC System Terminals AV in, COMPONENT in INPUT 2 AV in, COMPONENT in INPUT 4 HDMI in (Type-A) with HDCP ANALOG ANTENNA 75 q...
Page 99 - Dimensional drawings
98 Dimensional drawings Unit: inch/(mm) 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 26 21 / 32 ( 677) 25 25 / 64 ( 645) 28 49 / 64 (731 ) 16 11 / 64 ( 410.8) 16 11 / 64 ( 410.8) 42 43 / 64 ( 1084) 49 61 / 64 ( 1269) 38 15 / 16 ( 989.1) 21 29 / 32 ( 556.7) 4 39 / 64 ( 117) 7 15 / 32 ( 190) 4 7 / 32 (107)
Page 100 - HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS; The secret number is
99 HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Check that the power indicator is not on.Remove the AC cord and switch off the power.Press and hold down RESET at the same time as you re-insert the AC Cord into the outlet and switch on the TV.All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. ...
Page 101 - SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION; SHARP CORPORATION
100 CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that itwill, at its option, either repair the d...
Page 102 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Consumer Electronics Products; Congratulations on your purchase!; For more information on this Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty; VALID IN CANADA ONLY
101 LIMITED WARRANTY Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinafter called “Sharp”) gives the following express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for thisSharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or dist...