ENGLISH LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION TÉLÉVISEUR ACL TELEVISOR CON PANTALLA DE CRISTAL LIQUIDO OPERATION MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIÓN ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LC-45GD4U
ENGLISH LC-45GD4U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL • The illustrations and on-screen displays in this operation manual are for explanation purposes and may vary slightly from the actual operations. • Some items may be grayed out. They are not selectable. IMPORTANT: To aid reporting in case of loss or theft, please record the TV’s model and serial numbers in the space provided. The numbers are located at the rear of the TV. Model No.: Serial No.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT.
DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Thank you for your 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 can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety.
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 the like. • Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
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.
Contents IMPORTANT INFORMATION ……………………… 1 DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER ………………………… 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS …………… 3 Contents ……………………………………………… 6 Trademarks …………………………………………… 7 COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE …………… 7 Supplied 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
Contents Closed caption ………………………………… Caption Size ……………………………… Font Style …………………………………… Foreground Color ………………………… Foreground Opacity ……………………… Background Color ………………………… Background Opacity ……………………… Character Edge …………………………… Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) ……………………… Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) ……… How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK ……………………… Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK …………………………… Center Channel Input ………………………… Other viewing
Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product.
Preparation Where to place the TV First select the location where to place the TV. 1 Selecting the location of the TV • Select a place with 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 you move the Display, hold the portion of the Display, not the speaker.
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) Press down the hooks to remove the cover toward you. 2 Connecting the AC cord to the Display AC cord (with Ferrite core) 3 Bundling the cables with the clamp Cable clamp Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the Display as shown.
Preparation Attaching speakers 1 5 Remove the terminal cover as shown in the illustration. Attach the speaker terminal cover. 2 6 Insert the projecting bulges on the side of the speakers into the corresponding slots in the display. Align nub of the bracket with the groove and slot it into place. 3 7 Screw (SILVER) Screw (BLACK) Fasten the screw. Fasten the bracket with the screw. 4 8 Connect the ends of the cable to the speaker terminals as shown in the illustration.
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 turn off the TV. • Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the Display on. This will prevent it from being damaged. 2 1 Unfasten the four screws used to secure the stand in place.
Preparation Inserting the batteries If the 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 “AAA” size batteries 3 Close the battery cover. (supplied with the product). • Place the batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (e) and (f) indications in the battery compartment. CAUTION Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion.
Part names Display VOLUME buttons (VOLl/k ) INPUT button CHANNEL buttons (CHs/r) Remote control sensor POWER button CARD indicator OPC indicator OPC sensor POWER indicator * OPC: Optical Picture Control (see page 34.
Part names Display INPUT 3 terminals DIGITAL IN terminal MONITOR OUTPUT terminals INPUT 1 terminals DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal CableCARD slot i.LINK terminals INPUT 2 terminals AC INPUT terminal RESET* SYSTEM RESET** CENTER CHANNEL INPUT terminal RS-232C terminal EXTERNAL SPEAKER terminals INPUT 5 terminals INPUT 4 terminal DC OUTPUT terminal (Terminal for expanded functionality in the near future.
Part names Remote control unit 1 1 2 3 17 4 2 3 18 5 6 19 7 8 9 4 10 5 20 11 12 13 7 21 22 23 14 15 8 9 10 24 25 26 16 17 6 27 11 12 13 14 15 16 28 29 30 31 32 18 19 20 21 33 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NOTE • When using the remote control unit, point it at the Liquid Crystal Television. 30 31 32 33 16 TV POWER: Switches the Liquid Crystal Television power on or Standby. (See page 20.) DISPLAY: Displays the channel information.
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 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. F-type connector 1.
Watching TV Cable TV/VCR connection (continued) 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 as shown in example A-1.
Watching TV C. Connecting Antenna Cable with VCR Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) RF Cable (Supplied) Coaxial Antenna Cable (commercially available) Signal splitter (commercially available) Audio Cable (commercially available) Cable lead-in Video Cable (commercially available) VIDEO AUDIO NOTE OUT IN VCR • Be sure to remember what kind of connection is made with your TV.
Watching TV Turning on/off the power Display 1 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. POWER POWER indicator 2 When the 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.
Watching TV Initial setup When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels where you live. Perform the following 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: English, French and Spanish.
Watching TV Please note: your new AQUOS Liquid Crystal Television is capable of receiving the full range of cable-TV channels available today, from the most advanced digital and HDTV channels, to the more traditional analog channels. As the transition toward full digital TV continues, some cable-TV systems in the USA will have a mixture of analog and digital channels in their lineups.
Watching TV ■ Using MUTE on the remote control unit Changing volume/sound Mutes the current sound output. ■ Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. Display 1 Press MUTE. • “M” has been displayed on the screen for 30 minutes, and the sound is silenced. VOL l/k 20 Mute l ■ Using VOL k/l • To increase the volume, press VOL k. • To decrease the volume, press VOL l.
Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.
Watching TV Connecting Digital Cable Module Digital Cable Module is called CableCARD™. By attaching the CableCARD, you can receive various 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 box via component video or DVI in order to receive HDTV programs.
Watching TV 3 A message will appear on the screen. Call the number on the screen and tell the operator the CableCARD ID and Host ID numbers displayed on the screen. CableCARD Dialog CableCARD(tm) Pairing Status In order to start cable service for this device, please contact your cable provider 1-888-555-2222 ■ How to remove the CableCARD CAUTION • When you press the eject button, receive the card with your left hand so as not to drop the card. 1 Press the eject button and the CableCARD will pop out.
Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items 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 ...............................
Basic adjustment settings *PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations EZ Setup You can run EZ Setup again, even after setting up the preset channels. *When INPUT5 is set to PC. Picture OPC ................................................ Page 34 Backlight ........................................ Page 33 Contrast ......................................... Page 33 Brightness ..................................... Page 33 Red .................................................
Basic adjustment settings Antenna setting Make sure what kind of connection is made with your TV when selecting “Air” or “Cable” for ANALOG-A, B and DIGITAL. 6 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” or “Cable” for DIGITAL, then press a/b to move down. Press ENTER to enter the setting. • This operation makes the Channel search for ANALOG-A, B and DIGITAL.
Basic adjustment settings Channel search Channel memory setting Channel auto search makes the TV look for all channels viewable in the set area. 1 2 3 5 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “CH Setup”, and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4digit secret number here.
Basic adjustment settings Antenna Setup – DIGITAL – Air In order to receive digital air broadcasts, you need a digital broadcast antenna. You can set the antenna configuration through the Antenna Setting screen. Antenna setting 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Antenna Setup DIGITAL”, and then press ENTER. • If you already set the Secret No., input the 4digit secret number here. See page 78 for setting a secret number.
Basic adjustment settings Favorite channel setting 3 This function allows you to program 4 favorite channels, in 4 different categories. By setting the favorite channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to delete, and then press ENTER. A B ANALOG-A ANALOG-A 3 18 C D D-Air 10.1 ANALOG-A 125 4 ANALOG-B ANALOG-B 33 51 Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. Yes A No B C D ANALOG-A 3 D-Air 10.
Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 3 Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. 4 Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position. NOTE • For resetting all adjustment items to factory preset values, press a/b to select “Reset”, press ENTER, press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings OPC setting C.M.S. (Color Management System) Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. 1 2 3 4 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select “OPC”. 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 “C.M.S-Hue”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Color temperature Automatic Contrast For a better white balance, use color temperature correction. Adjusts black level and white level in images automatically as appropriate to a particular scene. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Color temperature. 2 Press c/d to select “Picture”. 2 Press a/b to select “Automatic Contrast”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select “Advanced”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings I/P Setting 3D-Y/C Converts input signals from interlace to progressive. 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 5 Press a/b to select “I/P Setting”, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select “Fast” or “Slow”, and then press ENTER. NOTE Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in I/P Setting.
Basic adjustment settings Sound adjustment Dolby Virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Audio”. MENU Power Control Treble [ 0] –15 +15 Bass [ 0] –15 +15 Balance [ 0] L 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Audio”. 3 Press a/b to select “Dolby Virtual”, and then press ENTER.
Basic adjustment settings Power control for PC source Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power management Power control for AV source When set, the power will automatically shut down. No signal off When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) REC Picture Size Digital Setup Select the screen size to record on 16:9 video. This setting allows you to set the image of Digital broadcasting. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Video Setup”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select “REC Picture Size”, and then press ENTER. Video Setup You can adjust the settings for Digital image.
Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Audio Setup You can output digital audio to an AV amp or similar device whose DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT terminal is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the Display. Please select an audio output format compatible with the audio format of the program you are watching and the equipment connected. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Digital Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Audio Setup”, and then press ENTER.
Using memory card 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, or the LCD TV set is affected by static electricity or electrical noise, the recorded data may be in danger of being changed or lost.
Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter (commercially available) for each memory card. • Following memory cards are available. (Note that names for memory cards vary depending on manufacturers.
Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Still Setup Slide Show Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 Sec. 15/30/60 Min. Order Normal/Random/ My Program On/Off Repeat Card Setup Video Setup Format My Program Setup/Delete All Audio Select Off/TV/Input1-Input5 File Operation Protect/Delete File/ Delete All Rec.
Using memory card Opening the 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 card adapter • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. • Insert a memory card to a PC card adapter beforehand. (See page 42.) • Insert the PC adapter card slowly. PC CARD slot 2 Reverse side CARD indicator Press EJECT button again.
Using memory card Recording a still image Displaying a still image You can record a still image on the card. 1 Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Still”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/c/d to select a file you want to display, and then press ENTER. Still 1 Press FREEZE. Video File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 File 8 File 9 • To display the files that are in the previous or next page, select c/d on the index screen and press ENTER.
Using memory card Setting Slide Show My Program You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. 1 Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 Press c/d to select “Card Setup”. 4 5 Press a/b to select “Still Setup”, and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select “Slide Show”, and then press ENTER. You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify the order for displaying in slide show. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show.
Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting still image files Deleting a still image file You can protect any file you do not want to delete. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show. 2 Press a/b to select “File Operation”, and then press ENTER. Slide Show 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Setting Slide Show. 2 Press a/b to select “File Operation”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select “Delete File”, and then press ENTER.
Using memory card Displaying a motion picture 1 Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Video”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/c/d to select the file you want to play, and then press ENTER. • Video playback starts. 4 Press CARD again to display the operation panel. • See page 43 for the operation panel information. • When viewing a motion picture, by pressing VIEW MODE the picture size changes. Small – Medium – Large.
Using memory card Pre Record Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the record button, enabling you to record just the scene you wanted. 1 2 You can protect any file you do not want to delete. 1 Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec. Mode. Press a/b to select “Pre Record”, and then press ENTER. Rec. Mode 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 Press c/d to select “Card Setup”.
Using memory card Deleting a motion picture file 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting/ unprotecting motion picture files. 2 Press a/b to select “Delete File”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b/c/d to select the file you want to delete, and then press ENTER. 4 5 Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. Format 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Card Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Format” and then press ENTER.
Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your TV, like 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 INPUT1 terminal. Selecting the INPUT signal 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”.
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 other audiovisual 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) ø 3.
Using external equipment Connecting a VCR You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a VCR and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • The S-video terminal has priority over the video terminals. S-video cable (commercially available) AV cable (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.
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 or Cable) and other audiovisual equipment. NOTE • 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. Component video cable (commercially available) Audio cable (commercially available) Digital TV STB When using composite cable.
Using external equipment Connecting HDMI equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (Commercially available) Displaying an image from HDMI equipment 1 To watch an HDMI equipment image, select “INPUT4” from “INPUT SOURCE” menu using INPUT on the remote control unit or on the Display. (See page 67.) 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.
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. ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable (commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available) PC with DVI terminal RGB/DVI conversion cable (Commercially available) ø 3.
Using external equipment Connecting D-VHS Decks (i.LINK connection) Connecting two or more D-VHS decks Up to 16 D-VHS decks can be connected using a daisy-chain connection with i.LINK cables. 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 IEEE 1394 (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standard.
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 on or off. • Since most of the currently available D-VHS decks automatically 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.
Using external equipment Selecting a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) Disabling the TV’s operation of a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) • In order to control a D-VHS deck from the TV, you must first choose the D-VHS deck to be controlled. • One D-VHS deck can be chosen from up to 16 i.LINK connected decks. • All D-VHS decks connected with i.LINK cables should automatically appear in the selection screen. 1 1 Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel.
Using external equipment Deleting a preset D-VHS deck (i.LINK) 4 Press c to select “Delete”, and then press ENTER. • Preset D-VHS decks can be selected from a list. • If a D-VHS deck is connected, it cannot be deleted from the list. 1 2 Type Manufacturer Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. Model STOP D-VHS Input PWR 00 : 00 : 00 PLAY Press a/b to select a device to be deleted, and then press ENTER.
Using external equipment NOTE • Even when a connected D-VHS deck is playing, input 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 TV’s i.LINK may not allow viewing of VHS and S-VHS tape or analog recorded D-VHS tape.
Using external equipment Recording digital programs with a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) • Before commencing this procedure, the steps in “i.LINK Setup” on page 58 need to be completed beforehand. • Please also refer to the operation manual of the DVHS deck to be used with this TV. 1 Select a digital program to be recorded. 2 Press i.LINK to display the i.LINK control panel. 1 Model 00 : 00 : 00 STOP 3 D-VHS Input PWR PLAY Press a/b/c/d to select E, and then press ENTER. • Recording starts.
Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode only) For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical position. 1 Moving the picture on the screen You can move the picture around on the screen. Press a/b/c/d to move an image on the screen to the desired position. Press ENTER to return to the initial image position. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. NOTE 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Position”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select “H-Pos.” or “V-Pos.
Useful adjustment settings Connecting external speakers Rear view How to connect the speaker cable 1 Pull up the lid. 2 Insert the end of the cable. 3 Put the lid back down. Make sure to connect the speaker terminal and cable 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.
Useful adjustment settings Audio Quality Control Audio Quality Control automatically optimizes the audio quality to suit internal (supplied) speakers. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press c/d to select “Equalizer” or “Flat”, and then press ENTER. Selected item Description Equalizer Sets the optimum Audio Quality Control for the attached speakers.
Useful adjustment settings Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) For automatically adjusting the PC image. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. 3 Press a/b to select “Auto Sync.”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ENTER. • Auto Sync. starts and “Now adjusting the image” displays. MENU Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync.
Useful adjustment settings Input Select DVI input signal setting 1 Press INPUT to select INPUT5. INPUT SOURCE TV INPUT1 Display INPUT2 INPUT3 INPUT4 INPUT button INPUT5 Selecting input source i.LINK Use this menu to select the input source. CARD 1 Press INPUT. • A list of selectable sources appears. 2 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 3 Press c/d to select “Option”. 4 Press a/b to select “Input Select”, and then press ENTER. Press INPUT again to select the input source.
Useful adjustment settings Picture Flip Input Label Lets you set the input terminal displayed using the INPUT SOURCE menu or channel display. You can set the orientation of the picture. 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 in Input Label. 2 Press a/b to select “Picture Flip”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select the desired mode, and then press ENTER. [Standard]: normal image. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Setup”. ABC [Mirror]: mirror image.
Useful adjustment settings AV MODE View mode for 4:3 Programs AV MODE gives you six viewing options to choose from to best match environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment. 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View mode menu displays. • The menu lists the view mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a/b while the View mode menu is still on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings a View Mode Normal Zoom Stretch View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 56.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Dot by Dot 1 Press VIEW MODE. • The View mode menu displays. 2 Press VIEW MODE or a/b to select a desired item on the menu. a Screen size images. Input signal 70 Normal Zoom Stretch Dot by Dot Keeps the original aspect ratio in a full screen display.
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. After setting once, it will display when the same signal (resolution) is input again. 640g400 3 Press a/b to select “3D Noise Reduction”, and then press ENTER.
Useful adjustment settings Output Select Sleep timer Allows you to select what controls the audio output. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 3 Press a/b to select “Output Select”, and then press ENTER. 4 Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. 1 • Remaining time displays when sleep timer has been set. Press c/d to select “Fixed” or “Variable”, and then press ENTER.
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 to select “Title Display Type”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select “Yes” or “No”, and then press ENTER. Selected item Description Yes “Program Info.” displays No “Program Info.
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 your Display. • Digital Closed Caption which is new service on Digital TV programs allow broadcaster to change caption size and font style and so on. “ENG”(English) or “SPA”(Spanish) or “FRA”(French) or other language codes will be displayed on the screen.
Useful adjustment settings Caption Size Font Style Select a caption size. Select a font style. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 3 Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select “Caption Size”. 4 Press a/b to select “Font Style”. 5 Press c/d to select the desired style.
Useful adjustment settings Foreground Color Foreground Opacity Select a character foreground color. Select a foreground opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Foreground Color. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 2 Press a/b to select “Foreground Opacity”. 3 Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press c/d to select the desired value. 4 Press a/b to select “Foreground Color”.
Useful adjustment settings Background Opacity Select a background opacity value. 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”. 3 Press a/b to select “Caption Setup”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select “Background Opacity”. ABC 123 Caption Size Default Font Style Default Foreground Color Default Foreground Opacity Default Background Color Default Background Opacity Default Character Edge Default Reset 5 Press c/d to select the desired value.
Useful adjustment settings Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) 5 Allows you to use a secret number to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. Select “New Secret No.”, and then press ENTER. Input the new 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9. New Secret No. IMPORTANT: Three conditions must be met to enable V-Chip (see pages 80 to 84): 1 Secret No. is registered. 2 V-Chip settings have been made. 3 “Status” is set to “On”. Secret No. Clear Input Secret No.
Useful adjustment settings Clearing the secret number Allows you to clear your secret number. 1 • Secret number setting menu displays. Changing the secret number Allows you to change your current secret number. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Setting a secret number. 2 Input the 4-digit secret number by using 0 – 9. 3 Press a/b to select “Secret No.”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press a/b to select “Secret No. Clear”, and then press ENTER.
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 over broadcasts accessed by their children. It allows parents to select programs judged suitable for child viewing while blocking ones judged not suitable. It does so automatically once you activate the V-CHIP feature in your Liquid Crystal Television.
Useful adjustment settings TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) 1 2 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA). 2 Press a/b to select “TV Guidelines”, and then press ENTER. 3 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. Press c/d to select “Setup”.
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 developed takes into consideration other program content like language, nudity, sexuality and mature themes.
Useful adjustment settings 7 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” the configuration settings will not work. (See page 78.) Example Canadian English ratings MPAA 1 Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. TV Guidelines E Can. English Ratings C C8+ Can. French Ratings G 2 PG Press c/d to select “Setup”.
Useful adjustment settings How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK • The V-CHIP BLOCK is working and censors a broadcast, “V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED.” displays. 1 Press ENTER while the V-CHIP is working and then the secret number setting menu displays. 2 Enter your 4-digit secret number with 0 – 9 and then press ENTER. At this time V-CHIP BLOCK temporarily releases. Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK • You can reactivate the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK as shown below.
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 MENU and the MENU screen displays. 2 Press c/d to select “Option”, and then press ENTER. 3 Press a/b to select “Center Channel Input”, and then press ENTER. 4 Press c/d to select “On” , and then press ENTER.
Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels You can view a list of all currently available digital broadcast channels. 1 Press CH LIST while watching a digital broadcast. Viewing information of the program You can view information about a digital broadcast you are currently watching. 1 Press INFO while watching a digital broadcast. • A list of all digital channels (Air or Cable) currently available will be displayed. Broadcast station CH LIST Air/Cable CH.
Other viewing options Twin picture functions Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Picture and still image You can display two same-sized pictures – one moving and one still. Twin picture in all cases You can display two same-sized pictures except when inputting from INPUT 4 (HDMI) and INPUT 5 (DVI-I) terminals and CARD. 1 Press TWIN PICTURE. • Twin picture displays and a selected input source image displays. 1 Press FREEZE.
Other viewing options Presetting remote control function You can operate the connected AV products (AV Receiver, Cable Box, SAT tuner, DTV, VCR, DVD, LD) using the presetting manufacturer function for your remote control unit. Presetting manufacturer codes 1 Press FUNCTION until the LED for your device lights up. 2 After the LED for your device lights up, if you press FUNCTION for three seconds and enter the code registration mode, the LED will blink. 3 Press 0 – 9 to enter the manufacturer code.
Other viewing options Manufacturer codes VCR BRAND Akai Audio Broksonic Canon Capehart Craig Curtis Mathis Daewoo DBX Dynatech Emerson Fisher Funai G.E.
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 1 SOURCE POWER Turns the cable converter power on and off. 2 0–9 Press a button (or buttons) that corresponds to the channel that you wish to watch. 3 FLASHBACK * Press to switch between the current channel and the channel you were watching immediately before. 3 4 CH r/s Press CH r or CH s to tune in a higher or lower channel.
Other viewing options VCR control buttons 8 The remote control unit button will function 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. 2 4 7 3 5 6 1 1 CH r/s Press to select the channel of the TV tuner on the VCR. 2 SOURCE POWER Turns the power of the VCR on and off. 3 F Sets pauses and still pictures.
Other viewing options Notice ■ When you change your address • If you change your address, please return 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 national emergency, natural disaster, or other emergency situation, Cable MSO will broadcast an Emergency Alert System Message (EAS message).
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power • Check if you pressed TV POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 20.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red or off, press POWER on the Display. • Is the AC cord disconnected? (See page 10.) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, may cause improper operation.
Appendix Attention about Digital broadcasting ■ The error message about reception of broadcast The example of an error message displayed on a screen Error code Possible Solution • Failed to receive broadcast. E202 • Check the antenna cable. Check that the antenna is correctly setup. • No broadcast now. E203 • Check the broadcast time in the program guide. ■ The cautions about i.LINK Cautions sentence Possible Solution • Record/Playback may fail on the selected model.
Appendix RS-232C port 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 be made, enabling automatic programmed playing. • Attach an RS-232C cable cross-type (commercially available) to the supplied Din/D-Sub RS-232C for the connections.
Appendix Response code format Normal response O K Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) E R R Return code (0DH) Command table • Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. CONTROL ITEM POWER SETTING INPUT SELECTION A TOGGLE TV INPUT1-5 i.
Appendix Specifications Item LCD panel Number of dots TV TV-standard (CCIR) Function Receiving VHF/UHF Channel CATV Digital Terrestrial Broadcast (8VSB) Digital cable (64/256 QAM) Audio multiplex Brightness Backlight Life Viewing angles Audio amplifier Speakers Terminals Rear 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, UHF 14-69ch 1-125ch 2-69ch 1-135ch BTSC System 450 cd/m2
Dimensional drawings Unit: inch/(mm) 2621/32 (677) 4961/64 (1269) 47/32 (107) 4243/64 (1084) 1611/64 (410.8) 28 /64 (731) 2525/64 (645) 49 2129/32 (556.7) 3815/16 (989.1) 439/64 (117) 715/32 (190) 7 / (200) 1611/64 (410.
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. NOTE • Running the factory presetting operation also clears the secret number. You can run the EZ Setup again by using the following steps. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the power of the TV. Press MENU.
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