Sharp LC 45GD5U manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Sharp LC 45GD5U, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Sharp LC 45GD5U one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Sharp LC 45GD5U. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Sharp LC 45GD5U should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Sharp LC 45GD5U
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Sharp LC 45GD5U item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Sharp LC 45GD5U item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Sharp LC 45GD5U alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Sharp LC 45GD5U, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Sharp service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Sharp LC 45GD5U.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Sharp LC 45GD5U item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    1 ENGLISH LIQUID CR YST AL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERA TION MANU AL IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CA UTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T REMOVE CO VER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER VICEABLE P ARTS[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION W ARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not e xpressly approv ed by the manuf acturer could void the user’ s authority to operate this equipment. CA UTION: T O PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MA TCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG T O WIDE SLO T , FULL Y INSER T . “Note to CA TV sys[...]

  • Page 3

    3 DEAR SHARP CUST OMER Thank y ou for y our purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal T elevision. T o ensure safety and many y ears of tr ouble-free operation of y our product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully bef ore using this product. IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, b ut i[...]

  • Page 4

    4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • W ater and Moisture — Do not use this pr oduct 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 the like. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable[...]

  • Page 5

    5 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Outdoor Antenna Gr ounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pr ovide some pr otection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70, provides information with rega[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Q UICK REFERENCE ST OP! T o safel y remo ve the A QUOS tele vision from the bo x It’ s best to use 2 people to remove the AQUOS television for stability . 1. Use the cardboar d holders on either side of the AQUOS television to remove it from the box. 2. Remove the cardboar d; however , keep the wrapping on the AQUOS television to protect it whi[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Attaching speaker s QUICK REFERENCE NO TE • Perfor m the same steps for right speaker . • T o remove the speakers, perform the steps in reverse or der . CA UTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker fr om the TV unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base ar ea to lay the TV on. [...]

  • Page 8

    8 QUICK REFERENCE IMPOR T ANT : The POWER indicator on the AQUOS television should light blue indicating you have power to the AQUOS television. If the POWER indicator on the AQUOS television still does not light up, pr ess TV PO WER on the r emote control to turn the power on. IMPOR T ANT : IF THE UNIT DOES NOT POWER ON - UNPLUG THE AQUOS TELEVISI[...]

  • Page 9

    9 QUICK REFERENCE TV GUIDE ON SCREEN™ QUICK SETUP SHEET Once y ou set up the TV according to this operation man ual, you are read y to set up TV Guide On Screen! Note: TV Guide On Screen™ interactive pr ogram guide suppor ts cable-r eady , cable box and digital cable services as well as over -the-air broadcast. It does not pr ovide listings for[...]

  • Page 10

    10 If the answer is “YES”, you next see the screen in step 11. If the answer is “NO”, you are r eturned to step 5 from where you can change any incorrect information by repeating the Setup pr ocess. On-Screen Setup • TV Guide uses setup information to provide TV listings and lineups. QUICK REFERENCE 5 The first two screens ask you about y[...]

  • Page 11

    11 Contents IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION ……………………… 1 DEAR SHARP CUST OMER ………………………… 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS …………… 3 QUICK REFERENCE ………………………………… 6 Attaching speakers ……………………………… 7 Contents …………………………………………… 1[...]

  • Page 12

    12 Contents COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NO TICE • It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior per mission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary . • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pr otected by U.S. patents and other[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories ar e provided with the pr oduct. NO TE • Always use the AC cord supplied with the LCD-TV . Remote control unit ( g 1) Page 8 “AAA” size battery ( g 2) Page 8 Page 6 AC cord ( g 1) Operation manual ( g 1) Cable clamp ( g 1) Page 6 Cable tie ( g 1) Page 6 G-LINK cable ( g 1) Page 9 Spe[...]

  • Page 14

    14 P ar t names POWER indicator OPC sensor TV (Fr ont) POWER button INPUT button* V olume buttons (VOL l / k ) Channel buttons** (CH s / r ) Remote control sensor *OPC: Optical Picture Contr ol (See page 42.) *DL: DownLoad OPC indicator * INPUT button works as ENTER in TV Guide On Screen ** Channel buttons work as a / b in TV Guide On Screen NO TE [...]

  • Page 15

    15 P ar t names TV (Rear) * Press RESET if the TV cannot r eturn to its original state after per for ming various operations. • A V MODE resets to DYNAMIC (Fixed) • TV channel returns to initial channel (Air:2ch, Cable:1 or 2ch) • Audio setting initializes • Dolby Virtual resets to of f • Image position initializes ** Press SYSTEM RESET i[...]

  • Page 16

    16 P ar t names Remote contr ol unit 2 31 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 11 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 6 AIR: Receives air signal. 7 CABLE: Receives cable signal. 8V O L k k k k k / l l l l l : Sets the volume. (See page 34.) 9 Virtual: Selects Virtual Dolby Surround settings. (See page 34.) 10 INFO: Displays the pr ogram infor[...]

  • Page 17

    17 Preparation Using the remote contr ol unit Use the remote contr ol unit by pointing it towar ds the remote contr ol sensor on the TV . Objects between the remote contr ol unit and the remote control sensor may prevent pr oper operation. Cautions regar ding remote control unit • Do not expose the r emote control unit to shock. In addition, do n[...]

  • Page 18

    18 “Off” is selected in OPC setting “On” or “On: Display” is selected in OPC setting W atching TV Simple operations for watching a TV pr ogram PO WER T urning on the power TV status indicator (PO WER) POWER indicator Pr ess PO WER on the TV or press TV PO WER on the remote control. • POWER indicator (Blue): The TV is on. (After a few [...]

  • Page 19

    19 W atching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels wher e you live. Perform the following steps before you press TV PO WER on the remote contr ol unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 8.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV . (See page[...]

  • Page 20

    20 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using the TV Guide On Screen™ (Interactive Pr ogram Guide) NO TE • Over-the-air or cable access to stations carrying TV Guide On Screen data is r equired for the TV Guide On Scr een system to operate. The data provider may elect to discontinue the service or it may cease to be available in your area. In eith[...]

  • Page 21

    21 Press ENTER . Basic initial setup will start. 2 Press TV GUIDE to star t setup. 1 Press a / b to select an option. • “Set up TV Guide On Screen now”: Basic initial setup will start. • “Remind me to set it up later”: Returns to watching TV . • “Don’t r emind me again”: Returns to watching TV and stops the reminder scr een from[...]

  • Page 22

    22 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Indicate the cable service connection. Press a / b to select “Y es” or “No”, and then press ENTER . • If your answer is “No”, skip to step 10. 3 Basic initial setup Follow the on-screen pr ompts to configure the basic settings. Select y our location. 1 Press a / b to select the country . 2 Enter th[...]

  • Page 23

    23 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) The TV Guide On Screen system will conduct a series of tests and when the testing is completed the next scr een will be displayed automatically . Do not press any buttons while testing is in progr ess. Confirm that y our VCR has stopped playing. Press a / b to select “Y es”, “No” or “T est this code ag[...]

  • Page 24

    24 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Using TV Guide On Screen Choosing a program to watch - Using the LISTINGS Press TV GUIDE . 1 NO TE • The current position of the cursor is highlighted in yellow . • T o cancel the Guide screen, pr ess TV GUIDE . 2 Press a / b / c / d to select the program to watch, and then press ENTER . Basic buttons on the[...]

  • Page 25

    25 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Searc hing programs Y ou can search for pr ograms alphabetically , by category - HDTV , MOVIES, SPORTS, CHILDREN, EDUCA TIONAL, NEWS, V ARIETY , SERIES - or by keyword, and the r esult is displayed in a list. When the LISTINGS screen is displayed, press MENU . Press a / b to select “go to Service Bar” from t[...]

  • Page 26

    26 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press c / d to select “KEYWORD”. • The keyword list is displayed. 3 Press MENU to display the “Search Options” menu. Edit keyw ord This Guide stores all the keywor ds you created. 6 Press b to select “edit search”, and press ENTER . Delete keyw or d Keywords may be deleted fr om the keyword list. P[...]

  • Page 27

    27 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press a / b / c / d to select the pr ogram you want to r ecord in the LISTINGS. 1 Press MENU to display “Episode Options”. Press a / b to select “set recording”, and then pr ess ENTER to display “Record Options”. 2 Program recor ding using LISTINGS function Y ou can set any programs to r ecord on a G[...]

  • Page 28

    28 Press MENU to display “Episode Options”. Press a / b to select “go to Service Bar”, and then press ENTER . 1 Press c / d to select “SCHEDULE”. 2 Using SCHEDULE function The SCHEDULE is a list of programs cr eated whenever you set a r ecor ding, or a r eminder to watch a pr ogram. Y ou can use this list to edit or delete the reminders[...]

  • Page 29

    29 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Press a / b to select the program for which you want to set the reminder . Press MENU to display “Schedule Options”. Repeat steps 1 to 2 in Using SCHEDULE function . 1 2 3 Edit reminder Press a / b to select “edit reminder”, and then press ENTER to display “Remind Options”. • Y ou can change the se[...]

  • Page 30

    30 Press MENU to display “Remind Options”. Press a / b to select “new manual reminder” and then press ENTER . New man ual reminder Instead of setting a r eminder from the program LISTINGS, you can set a reminder manually for a program that you want to watch or a r ecording you have set. Press ENTER to highlight “schedule r eminder”. NO [...]

  • Page 31

    31 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Changing channel displa y This setting lets you edit channel information that appears in LISTINGS. Y ou can set each function as follo ws: 1 . Re-order the position the channel appears in LISTINGS 2. Change the channel number 3. Switch a channel • On - the channel is always displayed • Off - the channel is n[...]

  • Page 32

    32 W atching TV (TV Guide On Screen) Recor d default options Press b to select “Record defaults”, and press ENTER . 3 Press ENTER to display “Record Defaults”. 4 Press a / b / c / d to set the following items. 6 When you have finished, pr ess a / b to select “done”, and then press ENTER again to exit. on time/120 min early ... 120 min l[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Changing channels-Air/Cab le Y ou can change channels in several ways by pressing AIR or CABLE to select the antenna and then following one of the methods below . Method 1 Using CH r / s on the r emote control unit or on the TV . Method 2 1. Press FLASHB A CK to switch to the previously tuned channel. 2. Pr ess FLASHBA CK again to switch back to[...]

  • Page 34

    34 W atching TV V olume adjustment Mute ■ Using V OL k k k k k / l l l l l • T o increase the volume, press V OL k k k k k . • T o decrease the volume, press V OL l l l l l . Output de vice V ariable sound Output Select V ariable Fixed V ariable sound Constant as specified Mute NO TE • VO L l / k on the TV operates the same as VO L k / l on[...]

  • Page 35

    35 W atching TV NO TE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. Y ou can change MTS as shown below to match the television br oadcast signal. 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 r eception of sound other than the main audio for the pr[...]

  • Page 36

    36 Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD security module, you can r eceive various digital services provided by your Cable Company . T o obtain and use a CableCARD security module you need to first submit an application. Please contact your cable company to discuss r eceiving an appl[...]

  • Page 37

    37 Basic adjustment settings A V input mode men u items List of A V menu items to help y ou with operations OPC ........................................................ Page 42 Backlight ................................................ Page 41 Contrast ................................................. Page 41 Brightness ............................[...]

  • Page 38

    38 Basic adjustment settings EZ Setup Y ou can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. Language setting Select from among 3 languages: English, Fr ench and Spanish. Press MENU and the MENU scr een displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 Press a / b to select “EZ Setup”, and then press ENTER . • If you already s[...]

  • Page 39

    39 Basic adjustment settings Channel memory setting Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 1 2 3 4 Press a / b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER . • If you alr eady set the Secret No., input the 4- digit secret number her e. See page 69 for setting a secret number . Press a / b to select ANALOG, D[...]

  • Page 40

    40 Basic adjustment settings Standb y Mode Standby Mode may be set to either start the TV quickly from standby or conserve energy while on standby . 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU scr een displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. Press a / b to select “Standby Mode”, and then press ENTER . 4 Press a / b to select “Mode1” or “Mode2”, a[...]

  • Page 41

    41 Adjustments for PC sour ce Basic adjustment settings c button The screen dims For less contrast For less brightness For less color intensity Skin tones become purplish For less sharpness Selected item Backlight Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Adjustments for A V source MENU [ Picture ] Picture Audio Contrast OPC Brightness Reset [+30] [[...]

  • Page 42

    42 Basic adjustment settings OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the scr een. 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 Description The brightness is fixed at the value set in “Backlight” (see page 41).[...]

  • Page 43

    43 Basic adjustment settings 3D-Y/C Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. Description Normal adjustment For movie image For still image Selected item Standard Fast Slow NO TE • 3D-Y/C is available for input signal from Composite V ideo and ANALOG IN. Monochr ome For viewing a video in monochrome. Description N[...]

  • Page 44

    44 Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Y ou can adjust the sound quality to your prefer ence with 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 weaker bass Decr ease audio from the right[...]

  • Page 45

    45 Basic adjustment settings No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down 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 down, remaining time displays every m[...]

  • Page 46

    46 Basic adjustment settings Digital Setup This setting allows you to set the image of Digital broadcasting. Video Setup Y ou can adjust the settings for Digital image. 1 2 3 Press MENU and the MENU scr een displays. Press c / d to select “Digital Setup”. Screen Size Set the format of image of Digital broadcasting. Press a / b to select “Vide[...]

  • Page 47

    47 Using e xternal equipment Y ou can connect many types of external equipment to your TV , like a DVD player , VCR, Digital TV tuner , PC, HDMI equipment, game console and camcor der . T o view external source images, select the input source with INPUT on the remote contr ol unit or on the TV . CA UTION • T o protect all equipment, always turn o[...]

  • Page 48

    48 Using external equipment Connecting a D VD pla yer Y ou can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting to a DVD player and other audiovisual equipment. NO TE • See page 51 for connecting a DVD player with HDMI terminal. D VD player Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) A[...]

  • Page 49

    49 Using external equipment VCR A V cable (commercially available) Connecting a VCR Y ou 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 some other audiovisual equipment ar e convenie[...]

  • Page 50

    50 Using external equipment Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) Y ou can use the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 4 or INPUT 5 terminals when connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. Digital TV STB Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) NO TE • See page 51 for connectin[...]

  • Page 51

    51 Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI equipment HDMI cable (commercially available) Displa ying an image fr om HDMI equipment T o watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote contr ol unit or on the TV . [...]

  • Page 52

    52 Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT 5 terminal to connect a PC. NO TE • Refer to page 83 for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV . PC with D VI terminal ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (commercially available) ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commer cially available) PC with analog [...]

  • Page 53

    53 Connecting D-VHS dec ks/A V -HDD recorder/Blu-ra y Disc recorder (i.LINK connection) Using external equipment About i.LINK i.LINK is an interface connection using a serial transfer system and is able to transfer multimedia data, such as digital images and digital sound, between devices that have i.LINK terminals. i.LINK is a term defined in the [...]

  • Page 54

    54 Using external equipment Setting the Recor ding Mode (i.LINK) • The function for automatically adjusting the recor ding mode of connected i.LINK devices can be turned on or off. • Since most of the currently available i.LINK devices automatically recognize the transfer rates of the pictures and sound being r ecorded and contr ol the recor di[...]

  • Page 55

    55 Using external equipment Selecting an i.LINK device • In order to contr ol an i.LINK device fr om the TV , you must first choose the i.LINK device to be controlled. • One i.LINK device can be chosen from up to 16 i.LINK connected decks. • All i.LINK devices connected with i.LINK cables should automatically appear in the selection screen. P[...]

  • Page 56

    56 Using external equipment Contr olling an i.LINK device • An i.LINK compatible device can be controlled fr om the TV using the i.LINK control panel on the scr een. • The steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 54 need to be completed beforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the i.LINK device to be used with this TV . Basic ope[...]

  • Page 57

    57 NO TE • IEEE1394 is the IEEE’ s international standard. • i.LINK and the i.LINK logo are register ed trademarks of Sony Electronic, Inc. • A copy protection technology is used on i.LINK devices that incorporate copyright protection. This technology has received the appr oval of the Digital T ransmission Licensing Administrator (DTLA), an[...]

  • Page 58

    58 Using external equipment Recor ding digital programs with A V -HDD recor der/Blu-ray Disc recor der • Befor e commencing this procedur e, the steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 54 need to be completed beforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the A V - HDD recor der/Blu-ray Disc recorder to be used with this TV . Press a / [...]

  • Page 59

    59 Useful adjustment settings Image position (A V input mode only) For adjusting a pictur e’ s horizontal and vertical position. 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 4 5 3 Pr ess a / b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to select “H-Pos.” or “V -Pos.”. Reset H-Pos. –10[...]

  • Page 60

    60 Useful adjustment settings 1 2 A uto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c / d to select “Setup”. 4 3 Press a / b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER . Press c / d to select “Y es”, and then press ENTER . • Auto Sync. star ts and “[...]

  • Page 61

    61 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. • An image fr om the selected source automatically disp[...]

  • Page 62

    62 Useful adjustment settings Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT 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 CableBox [TV] DVD INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 INPUT5 [...]

  • Page 63

    63 Useful adjustment settings A V MODE A V MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match envir onment of the TV , which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input fr om external equipment. Description For a highly defined image in a normally bright room For a movie Lowers image[...]

  • Page 64

    64 Useful adjustment settings View mode (f or PC input mode) Y ou can select the screen size. a View Mode Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom Input signal Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display . Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display . The top and bottom of the image is slightly cropped[...]

  • Page 65

    65 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 (f or PC input mode) • Some input signals may have to be register[...]

  • Page 66

    66 Useful adjustment settings Description • Sound via speaker is adjusted with VO L k / l on the remote contr ol unit or VO L l / k on the TV . • Sound via the MONITOR OUT terminal is not adjustable and constantly outputs. • Sound via the MONITOR OUT terminal is adjusted with VO L k / l on the remote control unit or VOL l / k on the TV . • [...]

  • Page 67

    67 Useful adjustment settings Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions • Y our TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder . It allows you to view conversations, narration and sound effects as subtitles on your TV . Closed Captions are available on some TV pr ograms, and on some VHS home video tapes, at the election of the program p[...]

  • Page 68

    68 Useful adjustment settings Caption Setup This function allows you to adjust the closed caption screen appearance to suit your pr eference. Press a / b to select a specific adjustment item. • Y ou can choose 7 items her e; they are, 1 “Caption Size”, 2 “Font Style”, 3 “For eground Color”, 4 “Foregr ound Opacity”, 5 “Background[...]

  • Page 69

    69 Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting f or parental contr ol (A V input mode onl y) Allows you to use a secret number to pr otect cer tain settings fr om being accidentally changed. IMPOR T ANT : Three conditions must be met to enable V -Chip (see pages 69 to 74): 1 Secret No. is r egistered. 2 V -Chip settings have been made. 3 “St[...]

  • Page 70

    70 Useful adjustment settings Changing the secret number Allows you to change your curr ent 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 set using 0 – 9 . MENU [ Setup ... Parent[...]

  • Page 71

    71 Useful adjustment settings P arental control (setting V -CHIP level) V -CHIP is an electronic filtering device built into your TV . This tool gives parents a great degr ee of control over broadcasts accessed by their childr en. It allows parents to select pr ograms judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It doe[...]

  • Page 72

    72 Useful adjustment settings V oluntary movie rating system (MP AA) 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 “Par ental CTRL”, and then press ENTER . • Secret number setting menu displays only when “Secret No.” is set. (See p[...]

  • Page 73

    73 Useful adjustment settings Canadian Rating Systems • The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-T elevision and T elecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television pr ogramming. • While violence is the most impor tant content element to be rated, the structure developed takes into consideration other p[...]

  • Page 74

    74 Useful adjustment settings Canadian English ratings Press a / b to select “Can. English Ratings”, and then press ENTER . Press a / b to adjust the item to your desired position. “ ” indicates the item is blocked. • The setting automatically enters “Block” for any ratings below your selection. • If Status is not set to “On” th[...]

  • Page 75

    75 Other vie wing options NO TE • Sometimes the name of the program is not broadcast. In that case, the program name will not be displayed. Viewing inf ormation of the program Y ou can view information about a program you are currently watching. Press INFO while watching a br oadcast. • Information of the current program will be displayed. 1 Am[...]

  • Page 76

    76 Other viewing options Manufacturer codes Akai A udio Broksonic Canon Capehar t Craig Cur tis Mathis Daew oo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G.E. Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC P enney JVC K enwood Llo yds Magnav ox Magnin Marantz Memore x Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomer y W ard Multitech NEC P anasonic P entax Philco Philips RCA Realistic Sam[...]

  • Page 77

    77 Other viewing options Cable contr ol buttons When the FUNCTION is set to CBL/SA T the cable converter connected to the TV can operate using 1 to 4 . 1 SOURCE PO WER T ur ns the cable converter power on and off. 20 – 9 Press a button (or buttons) that corr esponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 3 FLASHBA CK * Press to switch between the[...]

  • Page 78

    78 Other viewing options VCR control b uttons The remote contr ol unit button will function as follows when the FUNCTION of the remote contr ol unit is set to VCR. • When the input selector button having the same number as the input terminal connecting the VCR is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8 . 1 CH r / s Press to select the channel o[...]

  • Page 79

    79 Other viewing options Notice ■ When you c hange your address • If you change your address, please r eturn the CableCARD security module to your Cable Provider Company . • Y ou will need to request a new CableCARD security module from the cable pr ovider at your new location. ■ About EAS (Emergency Alert System) • In the case of a natio[...]

  • Page 80

    80 Appendix Remo ving the stand Befor e detaching (or attaching) stand, unplug the AC cord fr om the AC input ter minal. CA UTION • Do not remove the stand fr om the TV unless using an optional wall mount bracket to mount it. Bef ore attaching/detaching stand • Before performing work make sure to turn off the TV . • Before performing work spr[...]

  • Page 81

    81 Appendix • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control unit does not operate. • Picture is cut off/with sidebar screen. • Strange color , light color , or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture • No sound • Upgrade is displayed continuously . Pr oblem P ossible Solution • Check if you pressed[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Appendix • LISTINGS disappeared after a power failure. • Some channel numbers in the TV Guide On Screen ar e incorrect. • Y ou have not received any local program listings. • A program you set to r ecord did not recor d. • The TV did not tune to a pr ogram you scheduled with the reminder featur e. • Y ou set a program to “auto tune[...]

  • Page 83

    83 Appendix PC compatibility c har t Apple and Macintosh ar e registered trademarks of Apple Computer , Inc. DDC is a r egistered trademark of V ideo Electronics Standards Association. Power Management is a register ed trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. VGA and XGA are r egistered trademarks of International Business Machines Co., Inc. PC/MA C Res[...]

  • Page 84

    84 RS-232C port specifications Return code Command 4-digits Parameter 4-digits PC Control of the TV • When a program is set, the TV can be contr olled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/A V) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed p[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Command table • Commands not indicated here ar e 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 memory)) It input-switches to INPUT1~INPUT5. It inpu[...]

  • Page 86

    86 Appendix Item Model: LC-45GD5U TV Function American TV Standar d A TSC/NTSC System VHF/UHF VHF 2-13ch, UHF 14-69ch CA TV 1-125ch Audio multiplex BTSC System T erminals A V in, COMPONENT in INPUT 2 A V in, COMPONENT in INPUT 4 HDMI in with HDCP ANALOG ANTENNA 75 q Unbalance, F T ype for VHF/UHF/CA TV in m 1 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO in, A V in OSD language[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Dimensional dra wings Unit: inch/(mm) 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 7 7 / 8 ( 200) 38 15 / 16 ( 989.1) 15 29 / 32 ( 404) 15 29 / 32 ( 404) 24 31 / 32 ( 677) 49 21 / 64 ( 1253) 43 9 / 64 ( 1096) 11 31 / 32 ( 304) 4 11 / 64 ( 106) 4 31 / 64 ( 114) 25 25 / 32 ( 655) 2 29 / 32 ( 74) 28 45 / 64 ( 729) 21 29 / 32 ( 556.7) HO W T O SET THE F A CT OR Y PRESETS Check t[...]

  • Page 88

    88 CONSUMER LIMITED W ARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container , will be free from def ective w orkmanship and materials, and agrees that it will, at its option, either repair the def ect or replace the defective Product [...]

  • Page 89

    89 LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 this Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Author[...]