Sharp LC-45GD4U LC-45GD4U Operation Manual
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL LC-45GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 2
LC-45GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual TV's model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 3
prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY SHARP LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, MODEL LC-45GD4U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 4
purchase of the Sharp Liquid Crystal Television. To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Instructions carefully before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 5
as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer. • Selecting - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 6
. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the product. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. • Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. • Use a soft cloth and - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 7
accessories 8 Preparation 9 Where to place the TV 9 Setting the TV 10 Attaching speakers 11 Removing the stand 12 Setting the Display on the wall 12 Inserting the batteries 13 Using the remote control unit 13 Cautions regarding remote control unit ... 13 Part names 14 Display 14 Remote - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 8
of the program 86 Twin picture functions 87 Presetting remote control function 88 Appendix 93 Troubleshooting 93 Attention about Digital broadcasting 94 PC compatibility chart 94 RS-232C port specifications 95 Specifications 97 Optional accessories 97 Dimensional drawings 98 Trademarks - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 9
Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Remote control unit (g1) "AAA" size battery (g2) AC cord (g1) RRMCGA264WJSA Page 16 RF cable (g1) Page 13 Cable clamp (g1) QACCDA036WJPZ Page 10 Operation manual (g1) LC-45GD4U QCNW-A342WJZZ or QCNWGA061WJZZ Pages - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 10
good ventilation. Display 2 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 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 11
Preparation Setting the TV After putting the Display in place, connect the AC cord. Use the cable clamp for bundling the cables. 1 Removing the terminal cover Display (rear view CAUTION • TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH UN-INSULATED PARTS OF ANY CABLES WITH THE AC CORD CONNECTED. 10 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 12
the display. into place. 3 Screw 7 (SILVER) Screw (BLACK) Fasten the screw. 4 Fasten the bracket with the screw. 8 Connect the ends of illustration. CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. • Before performing work spread - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 13
CAUTION • Do not remove the stand and speaker from the Display unless using an optional bracket to mount it. NOTE • To attach the stand, perform the above steps in reverse order. Setting the Display on the wall CAUTION • Installing the Liquid Crystal Television requires special skill that should - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 14
remote control fails to operate Liquid Crystal Television functions, replace the batteries in the remote control unit. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Insert two compartment. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion. Be sure to follow the instructions below. • - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 15
Part names Display VOLUME buttons (VOLl/k ) INPUT button CHANNEL buttons POWER (CHs/r) button Remote control sensor CARD indicator OPC sensor OPC indicator POWER indicator * OPC: Optical Picture Control (see page 34.) 14 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 16
Part names Display INPUT 3 terminals INPUT 1 terminals MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 2 terminals 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 resets to off • Image - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 17
Part names Remote control unit 1 17 2 3 18 4 19 5 20 6 21 22 7 23 8 24 9 25 10 26 27 11 28 29 12 30 13 31 14 32 15 16 33 NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the Liquid Crystal Television. 1 TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 18
enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for a coaxial cable. If your outdoor antenna uses a 75-ohm coaxial cable with an F-type connector, plug it into the antenna terminal at the rear of the TV set. 1. A 75-ohm - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 19
Connecting with cable converter using AUX terminals for audio and video output. (If your cable TV converter has both RF OUTPUT your TV. • Switching between ANALOG-A and ANALOG-B is possible by pressing the A-ANALOG-B button on the remote control. • A good color picture depends on a good TV signal - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 20
available) NOTICE F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable F-type connector should be finger-tightened only. When connecting the RF cable to the TV set, do not tighten F-type connector with tools. If tools are used, it may cause damage to your TV set. (The breaking of internal circuit, etc.) 19 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 21
TV is standby mode: Press POWER on the Display or TV POWER on the remote control to turn on the power. • To go to standby mode when the TV is on, press POWER on the Display or TV POWER on the remote control Setup menu. • If you are not going to use this TV for a long period of time, be sure to - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 22
steps before you press TV POWER on the remote control unit. 1. Insert the batteries into the remote control unit. (See page 13.) 2. Connect the antenna cable to the TV. (See pages 17 to 19.) 3. Plug in the AC cord to the AC outlet. (See page 10.) Language setting Select from among 3 languages - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 23
seconds. • If you push "0" by itself, nothing will happen. 22 ■ Digital - Air (Two-part Number) Method 1 When you press CHr/sor FLASHBACK, repeat the same steps for Analog-TV. Method 2 Using remote control buttons (0-9, • (DOT) and ENTER) to select the channels including a decimal point. To select - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 24
VOL k/l or MUTE. • Mute will be canceled after 30 minutes have passed. However, the TV will not suddenly output a loud sound as the volume level is set to 0 automatically. ■ Using Virtual on the remote control unit Virtual produces Dolby virtual effect from the speakers. Each time you press Virtual - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 25
sound is difficult to hear. • Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound mode. NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal. Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode The types of audio transmitted in - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 26
digital services provided by your Cable Company. To obtain and use a CableCARD you need to first submit an application. Please contact your cable company to discuss receiving an application. NOTE • If your cable company does not have CableCARD available, you must connect to the cable-TV set-top - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 27
service for this device, please contact your cable provider 1-888-555-2222 CableCARD(tm) ID: 7-561-034-449-009 Host ID: 0-100-331-784-018 • If there is a white triangle at the right side of the screen, the screen is not showing the entire message. Press a/b on your remote control in use. - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 28
to help you with operations Picture OPC Page 34 Backlight Page 33 Contrast Page 33 Brightness Page 33 Color Page 33 Tint Page 33 Sharpness Page 33 Advanced C.M.S Page 34 Color Temp Page 35 Sharpness Enhancement ... Page 35 Automatic Contrast Page 35 I/P Setting Page 36 Film Mode Page - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 29
is set to PC. Picture OPC Page 34 Backlight Page 33 Contrast Page 33 Brightness Page 33 Red Page 33 Green Page 33 Blue Page 33 Advanced C.M.S Page 34 Sharpness Enhancement ... Page 35 Audio Treble Page 37 Bass Page 37 Balance Page 37 Dolby Virtual Page 37 Power Control Power Management - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 30
the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually memorize the channels. Antenna setting 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen Air DIGITAL Air NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting "Air" or "Cable" for ANALOG-A, B and DIGITAL. • There - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 31
-B Yes No DIGITAL (Air) Yes No Channel memory setting 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 using CHr/s.) Search Start Example: CH Search MENU [Setup ... CH Setup ... CH Search] ANALOG-A Air [ 25 ] Found [ 20 ] NOTE • Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 32
adjusted. • This function is available for DIGITAL (Air) only. 1 Input the channel number. (See page 22.) 2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Antenna setting. 3 Press a/b to select "Channel Strength", and then press ENTER. 4 Adjust the direction of the antenna to obtain the maximum signal strength - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 33
channels by selecting "All Data Clear" in step 2 in Delete favorite channel. 3 Press a/b to select "Register", and then press ENTER. Language setting Register 1 Data Clear All Data Clear You can also select a language from the Setup menu. Select from among 3 languages: English, French and - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 34
for AV source MENU [Picture] Picture Audio OPC Off On Backlight [+16] -16 Contrast [+30] 0 Brightness [ 0] -30 Color [ 0] -30 Tint [ 0] -30 Sharpness [ 0] -10 Advanced Reset On : Display +16 +40 +30 +30 +30 +10 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 35
OPC is adjusting the screen brightness. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Picture". 3 Press a/b to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 36
settings Color temperature For a better white balance, use Picture". 3 Press a/b to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "Color Temp.", and then press ENTER. C. M. S-Hue C. M. S-Saturation C. M. S-Value Color Temp. Sharpness Enhancement Automatic Contrast I/P Setting - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 37
select "Picture". 3 Press a/b to select "Advanced", and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "I/P Setting", and then press ENTER. 5 Press c/d to select "Fast" or "Slow", and then press ENTER. NOTE • "I/P Setting" is not selectable when channel display shows an input resolution of 480P - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 38
[Off] Reset 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item remote control unit. • Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable" or when headphones are in use. • Balance and Audio Quality Control are grayed out when Dolby Virtual is set - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 39
you start using the PC and the signal inputs again, the TV stays off. • The TV turns on again by pressing TV POWER on the remote control unit. ( setting "Mode2" in power management, the TV may not function properly after turning the power on again. In such case, press TV POWER on the remote control - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 40
Size", and then press ENTER. Screen Size REC Picture Size 4 : 3 TV 16 : 9 TV 5 Press c/d to select the desired picture size, and then press ENTER. Manual Auto 5 Press c/d to select "Manual" or "Auto". Selected item Description 4:3 TV 16:9 TV Bars may appear on the top and bottom with - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 41
Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amp optical output terminal outputs audio signal by PCM form. If your digital audio system does not support Dolby Digital, select "PCM". Dolby Digital The optical output terminal outputs audio signal by Dolby - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 42
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, or the LCD TV set is affected by static electricity or - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 43
corruption of data or malfunction of the LCD TV set. • If you use memory cards other than those shown above, recording or playing back pictures are not guaranteed. • Some PC card adapters have restrictions of memory card capacity. Refer to the relevant operation manual for such restrictions. • Some - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 44
in the SD_VIDEO folder before playing them. 2. When copying still pictures from a PC to a card recorded with the LCD TV, first place the pictures in the DCIM folder before playing them. 3. When using a new card for copying motion pictures, first format the card and create an SD_VIDEO folder before - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 45
PC CARD slot cover Use your fingertip to slide the catch in the direction of the arrow. Ejecting the card • Make sure the card indicator lights up green. 1 Press EJECT button. • EJECT button is popped up. EJECT button Inserting a PC FAVORITE CH or INPUT to switch either TV or AV input mode. 44 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 46
Using memory card Recording a • "Still image captured on card." displays. 3 Press ENTER to update the still image. Still Cooking Time Displaying a still image 1 Press . • To turn off the operation panel, press CARD on the remote control. NOTE • See page 43 for operation panel function. • You - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 47
Using memory card Setting Slide Show You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings -two pictures and specify the order for displaying in slide show. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide TV or other external equipment during the still image playback. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 48
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting still image files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show. Deleting a still image file 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show. 2 Press a/b to select "File Operation", and then press ENTER. - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 49
motion picture, by pressing VIEW MODE the picture size changes. Small - Medium - Large. Recording a motion picture Use this setting to the AC cord from the socket. • Recording stops if you press TV POWER on the remote control while recording. • When card has no capacity for recording, "Card is - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 50
Using memory card Pre Record You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the a/b to select "Repeat Play", and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select desired setting, and then press ENTER. Selected item Description Off No playback or repeat. File Plays back - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 51
Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file Format 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting/ unprotecting motion picture files. 2 card may malfunction. Deleting all motion picture files NOTE • Formatting a card deletes all files including the ones which set to protect. • Do not turn off - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 52
a DVD player, VCR, Digital TV tuner, PC, HDMI equipment, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. Displaying an external equipment image Explanation here is for the setting when connecting DVD to - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 53
equipment. When using component cable. Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) DVD player When using composite cable. AV cable (commercially available) DVD player When using DVI cable. (INPUT 5) - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 54
(commercially available) VCR Connecting a game console or camcorder A game console, camcorder and some other audiovisual equipment are conveniently connected using the INPUT 3 terminals. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. S-video cable (commercially available) AV - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 55
If your cable-TV company has CableCARD available, you can also use the CableCARD to receive HDTV programs. (See page 25.) When using component cable. (commercially available) Digital TV STB When using composite cable. AV cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB When using DVI cable. (INPUT - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 56
" from "INPUT SOURCE" menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. (See page 67.) INPUT SOURCE 5 Press a/b to select the desired item and press ENTER. 6 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired setting and press ENTER. TV INPUT1 HDMI Setup items Selectable items Description - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 57
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. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available) PC with DVI terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (Commercially - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 58
the specifications for this TV and therefore, cannot be connected. When 3 or more D-VHS decks are connected, branch connection can be used. With even if those i.LINK devices are not in use. This may affect the picture and the sound from a D-VHS deck in use. • If devices such as DVD recorders, - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 59
recognize the transfer rates of the pictures and sound being recorded and control the recording mode accordingly, you should always set this Mode to "Pass thru" in normal circumstances. • Depending on the D-VHS deck used and the type of broadcast being recorded, this TV may not adjust the recording - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 60
Type Manufacturer Model Type Manufacturer Model 3 Press a/b to select a device, and then press ENTER. • The control panel for the D-VHS deck appears. NOTE • Devices that cannot be used with this TV will not appear in the selection screen. • When an item in the selection screen is grayed out - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 61
00 : 00 : 00 D-VHS PWR PLAY from the TV using the i.LINK control panel on the screen. • The steps in "i.LINK Setup" on page 58 need to be 3 completed beforehand. Press a/b to select a device to be deleted, • Please also refer to the operation manual of the D- and then press ENTER. VHS deck to - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 62
signal can be switched to digital broadcasting by shifting the cursor to the input selection button and pressing ENTER. • This TV may not be able to operate some D-VHS decks using the control panel, or to display picture and/or sound input from some D-VHS decks. • Depending on the D-VHS deck, this - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 63
to be operated using the TV's i.LINK control panel. • When a D-VHS deck connected to the TV is under timer recording, the deck cannot be operated using the TV's control panel. • When the TV's control panel is used to record a program, what is recorded with the D-VHS deck are the pictures and sound - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 64
Position" displays to the desired position. • This setting cannot be stored. Once the TV shuts down or enters standby mode, the setting is erased. To move the picture around the screen again, you must perform the above procedure again. • The image position setting using the steps on this page can be - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 65
Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker with the correct cables. CAUTION • Make sure external speakers have 4 ohm and 10 watt specifications. • Connect the plus/minus terminals with the correct cables. Incorrect connection may cause a short - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 66
" or "Flat", and then press ENTER. Selected item Description Equalizer Flat Sets the optimum Audio Quality Control for the attached speakers. When you are using your own speakers, output the original sound without using Audio Quality Control. NOTE • When DOLBY Virtual is on, Audio Quality - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 67
PC input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual select the specific adjustment item resolution, has unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing Auto Sync. • Be sure to connect the PC to the TV - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 68
setting Display INPUT button Selecting input source Use Audio Only Input Select [ANALOG PC] Output Select [Fixed] Quick set INPUT1 and INPUT2 to Auto, the TV will automatically select the input signal. • Check the operation manual of the external equipment for the signal type. • Setting - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 69
set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. Picture Flip You can set the orientation of the picture. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label. 2 Press a/b to select "Picture then press ENTER. INPUT SOURCE TV DVD INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT5 i.LINK CARD (Example) - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 70
MODE: USER [PC] Zoom: Suitable for viewing widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen. Selected item Description STANDARD For a highly defined image in a normally bright room MOVIE GAME USER For a movie Lowers image brightness for easier viewing Allows the user to customize settings as - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 71
Useful adjustment settings a View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. ( fills the screen. Detects the resolution of the signal and displays an image with the same number of pixels on the - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 72
Useful adjustment settings Input signal (for PC input mode) • Some input signals may have to be registered manually to display properly. • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below are not distinguishable when received. In such case, you have to set the correct signal manually. - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 73
remote control unit or VOL l/k on the Display. • Sound via speaker is muted. Quick Shoot Use Quick Shoot to view fast-action video more clearly. 1 Press SLEEP. • Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set the sleep timer is activated when set to zero, the TV will enter STANDBY mode. 72 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 74
Useful adjustment settings Title Display Type Select the CH display when changing channels for digital broadcasting. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select "Option". 3 Press a/b - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 75
: If digital CC has gone after a program has two services(Digital CC(ENG) and CC1), closed caption information will be change like below. 1/2 ENG 1/1 CC1 NOTE • See page 75 to 77 for the detailed closed caption settings. • When using Twin Picture functions (see page 87), Closed Caption on the - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 76
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Select a caption size. Font Style Select a font style. Type 6 Type 7 The font specified by broadcasting station or default font. Proportional font used in the MENU screen. Monospaced with serifs. Proportionally spaced with serifs. Monospaced without serifs - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 77
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Select a character foreground color. Foreground Opacity Select a foreground opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color. 2 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 78
Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select "Character Edge". 5 Press c/d to select the desired setting. NOTE • Default: The character edge specified by broadcasting station or default edge. • For - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 79
to start configuring V-Chip settings. (See pages 81 and 83 for details.) Setting parental control status Used to enable or disable the parental control function. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. • Secret number setting menu displays. Setting a secret number 2 Input the - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 80
Secret No. Secret No. Clear 5 Input the old 4-digit number you have set using 0 - 9. MENU [Setup ... Parental CTRL] Yes No New Secret No forget your secret number, initialize the Liquid Crystal Television to return all settings except for the TV channel settings to factory preset values. (See - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 81
feature in your Liquid Crystal Television. "V-Chip" and "Status" will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. (See page 78 for Secret number setting for parental control.) • The U.S. has two rating systems for viewing content: TV Parental Guidelines and - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 82
Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select " - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 83
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 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 84
set. (See page 78.) • "V-Chip" and "Status" will not be selectable from the menu if you do not first configure your secret number. (See page 78.) 4 Input the 4-digit secret number by using is not set to "On" the configuration settings will not work. (See page 78.) Example MPAA TV Guidelines Can. - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 85
can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK as shown below. Method 1: Select "Status" setting from the Parental CTRL menu to reactivate BLOCK. See page 78. Method 2: Select "V-Chip" setting ("MPAA", "TV Guidelines", "Can. English Ratings" or "Can. French Ratings") from the Parental CTRL to - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 86
Useful adjustment settings Center Channel Input You can use the display speakers as center speaker when using 5.1ch surrounding sound system. * Connect to external audio equipment which supports 5.1ch surround sound system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details. 1 Press - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 87
Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels You can view a list of all currently available digital broadcast channels. Viewing information of the program You can view information about a digital broadcast you are currently watching. 1 Press CH LIST while watching a digital - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 88
updates. • If a PC card with enough capacity is inserted in the TV, a message will appear on the screen asking you whether to save the image. Press REC on the remote control if you want to save. (See page 45.) 3 Press FREEZE to exit still image. NOTE • This function does not work in INPUT 4 (HDMI - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 89
, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit. Presetting manufacturer blink. 3 Press 0 - 9 to enter the manufacturer code. (See page 89.) • Preset mode is finished once the LED no longer lights up. 4 After registering the code, the LED will stop blinking - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 90
, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25 08, 10, 29, 30, 43*, 46 04, 05 16, 27, 44*, 45* 01, 26 28 04, 05, 09, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25 06, 14 NOTE • Numbers marked with* are SAT codes, all others are CATV codes. AUDIO BRAND Sharp REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 01 89 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 91
options 1 2 3 4 1 2 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 Press the button to select items on the SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen. NOTE • CABLE and SAT cannot be selected at the same - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 92
as follows when 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 is pressed, the VCR can operate using 1 to 8. 1 CH r/s Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 93
user can still change the channel. • If the unit is force tuned to a channel that has been blocked by Parental Control, the Parental Control setting will terminal. • If force tuning occurs during twin picture mode, twin picture display will be automatically terminated and the details channel will - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 94
it to the TV setting position. • Are batteries inserted with polarity (e, f) aligned? (See page 13.) • Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.) • Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting? • Is a fluorescent light illuminated near the remote control sensor? • Picture is cut - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 95
in the program guide. ■ The cautions used by another i.LINK connected device. To operate the selected device from the TV, you will first have to override control from the other device. PC compatibility chart PC/MAC PC MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" Resolution kHz 60.0 kHz 68.7 kHz 45.0 kHz 48.1 kHz 64.0 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 96
specifications 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 and settings can replace the "x" on the table. 0 0009 Ϫ3 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 97
Normal response OK Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) ERR Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL CONTENTS POWER SETTING P OWR 0 _ _ _ It shifts to standby - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 98
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel Number of dots TV Function TV-standard (CCIR) Receiving VHF/UHF Channel CATV 45o LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION, Model: LC-45GD4U 45o Advanced Super View & BLACK TFT LCD 6,220,800 dots (1920 m 1080 m 3 dots) American TV Standard ATSC/NTSC System VHF 2-13ch, - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 99
1611/64 (410.8) Dimensional drawings 2621/32 (677) 4961/64 (1269) 4243/64 (1084) 3815/16 (989.1) 77/8 (200) 2129/32 (556.7) 2525/64 (645) 2849/64 (731) Unit: inch/(mm) 47/32 (107) 439/64 (117) 715/32 (190) 77/8 (200) 1611/64 (410.8) 98 - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 100
You can run the EZ Setup again by using the following steps. 1 Turn on the power of the TV. 2 Press MENU. (Make sure the menu screen displays.) 3 Press c/d to select "Setup". 4 Press a/b to select "EZ Setup". 5 Press ENTER. NOTE • If the secret number setting screen displays, you need to enter your - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 101
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-45GD4U LCD Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product.) Warranty Period for this Product: One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 102
specified or approved by Sharp, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents. (d) Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product including but not limited to earphones, remote controls, AC adapters - Sharp LC-45GD4U | LC-45GD4U Operation Manual - Page 103
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LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION
TÉLÉVISEUR ACL
TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN
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45GD4U
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