Sharp LC-45GD6U Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable)

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.

Digital TV STB

Component video cable

(commercially available) Audio cable

(commercially

available)

NOTE

• See page 55 for connecting a Digital TV STB to HDMI terminal.

AV cable

(commercially available)

Digital TV STB

ø 3.5 mm stereo minijack cable

(commercially available) DVI cable (Commercially available)

When using component cable.

When using composite cable.

When using DVI cable. (INPUT 5)

NOTE

• If your cable-TV company has CableCARD available, you can also use the CableCARD to receive

HDTV programs. (See page 25.)

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Contents

Main LC-45GD6U SHARP CORPORATION ENGLISH LC-45GD6U LIQUID CRYSTAL TELEVISION ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: INFORMATION: CAUTION: DEAR SHARP CUSTOMER Page Page Contents Contents COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTICE Trademarks Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. Setting the TV in place Where to place the TV Selecting the location of the TV Preparation Setting the TV Page Preparation Removing the stand Before attaching/detaching stand Setting the Display on the wall 1 3 Inserting the batteries Using the remote control unit Cautions regarding remote control unit Part names Display Part names Display *Press RESET if the TV cannot return to its original state after performing various operations. ** Press SYSTEM RESET if the TV does not operate after starting up. Part names Remote control unit Watching TV Simple operations for watching a TV program Antennas Cable TV/VCR connection Cable TV/VCR connection (continued) Outdoor antenna connection NOTICE Page Initial setup Changing channels - Analog-TV You can change channels in several ways. Using CHr/s on the remote control unit or on the display. NOTE Method 3 Changing volume/sound Changing the volume Using MUTE on the remote control unit Using Virtual on the remote control unit Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode Connecting Digital Cable Module 2 1 If the above procedure does not work, please follow the following steps instead. How to insert the CableCARD How to remove the CableCARD Basic adjustment settings AV input mode menu items List of AV menu items to help you with operations EZ Setup Language setting *PC input mode menu items List of PC menu items to help you with operations Antenna setting Channel Setup Antenna setting Channel search Channel memory setting Antenna Setup DIGITAL Air Antenna setting Make sure the signal strength of each channel received is correctly adjusted. Favorite channel setting Delete favorite channel Language setting Adjustments for PC source Adjustments for AV source Picture adjustments Adjusts the picture to your preference with the following picture settings. OPC setting Automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen. Press a/b to select OPC. Press c/d to select On or On: Display. C.M.S. (Color Management System) Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting. Color temperature Automatic Contrast Sharpness Enhancement Monochrome Film Mode (3:2 pull-down) I/P Setting 3D-Y/C Sound adjustment Dolby Virtual Power control Power control for AV source Power control for PC source Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Digital Setup Screen Size REC Picture Size Basic adjustment settings (DIGITAL) Important notes on using memory card Using memory card Commercially available memory cards Card Setup mode menu items 1 345 6 2 12345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Slide show operation panel Motion picture operation panel Inserting a PC card adapter Ejecting the card Selecting Still and Video mode Opening the PC CARD slot cover Recording a still image You can record a still image on the card. Press ENTER to update the still image. Press REC. Press FREEZE. Setting Slide Show My Program To cancel My Program setting Audio Select Protecting/unprotecting still image files 3 7 Recording a motion picture To display the remaining record time. Displaying a motion picture 5 3 Pre Record Repeat Play 3 Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files 8 9 Deleting a motion picture file Deleting all motion picture files Format Displaying an external equipment image INPUT5 Using external equipment Connecting a DVD player Connecting a VCR Connecting a game console or camcorder Connecting a Digital TV STB (Air or Cable) 55 Connecting HDMI equipment Please use the INPUT 4 terminal when connecting HDMI equipment. HDMI cable (Commercially available) Displaying an image from HDMI equipment INPUT5INPUT5 Connecting a PC Connecting D-VHS Decks (i.LINK connection) About i.LINK i. LINK devices that can be connected to this TV. Materials that can be recorded with the i.LINK i.LINK connection Setting the recording mode (i.LINK) Setting the Standby Mode (i.LINK) Selecting a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) Disabling the TVs operation of a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) Deleting a preset D-VHS deck (i.LINK) Controlling an i.LINK device Basic operation i.LINK control panel Automatic input switching to i.LINK Press a/b select i.LINK Autoswitch, and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select Yes, and then press Press a/b to select i.LINK setup, and then Recording digital programs with a D-VHS deck (i.LINK) Useful adjustment settings Image position (AV input mode only) Moving the picture on the screen Rear view Connecting external speakers Audio Quality Control Auto Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input mode only) Input Select Selecting input signal type Selecting input source INPUT5INPUT5 DVI input signal setting Input Label Picture Flip AV MODE Press AV MODE. Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears. View mode for 4:3 Programs Press VIEW MODE. View mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. Screen size images. View Mode Normal Stretch Dot by Dot Zoom Input signal (for PC input mode) 3D Noise Reduction Audio Only Mosquito Noise Reduction Output Select Quick Shoot Sleep timer Title Display Type Closed caption Caption Size 5 Font Style Foreground Color Foreground Opacity 5 Background Color Background Opacity Character Edge 5 Secret number setting for parental control (AV input mode only) Setting parental control status Setting a secret number Changing the secret number Clearing the secret number Parental control (setting V-CHIP level) Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) TV Parental Guidelines (TV Guidelines) Canadian Rating Systems Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings Canadian English ratings Canadian French ratings How to temporarily release the V-CHIP BLOCK Reactivating the temporarily released V-CHIP BLOCK Center Channel Input Other viewing options Viewing a list of Digital broadcast channels Viewing information of the program Twin picture functions Twin picture in all cases Picture and still image Presetting remote control function Presetting manufacturer codes Manufacturer codes Cable control buttons SAT control buttons VCR control buttons DVD control buttons 3 10 5 6 2 4 8 1 7 Notice Appendix Problem Possible Solution Troubleshooting Cautions regarding use in high and low temperature environments PC compatibility chart Attention about Digital broadcasting The error message about reception of broadcast The cautions about i.LINK Possible Solution RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the TV 96 Return code (0DH) LC-45GD6U(E)-093-101 04.9.24, 8:00 AM96 Command table Commands not indicated here are not guaranteed to operate. OK ERR Specifications Optional accessories 98 Dimensional drawings 117) 482.1) 200) Unit: inch/(mm) Page Calling for Service SHARP CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 Consumer Electronics Products Congratulations on your purchase! VALID IN CANADA ONLY Revision 04/22/03 LC-45GD6U SHARP CORPORATION