Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] LC-45GD5U
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. · Menu items that are not selectable are grayed out.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] (Color Management System)
Color tone is managed using the six-color adjustment setting.
Selected item C. M. S-Hue C. M. SSaturation C. M. SValue Description
This is a standard to adjust the color either more reddish or more bluish in tone. A lower value makes the image darker.
NOTE
· When set to "On", the OPC senses the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the backlight brightness. Make sure no object obstructs the OPC sensor, which could affect its ability to sense surrounding light. · When set to "On: Display", OPC effect displays on the screen while OPC is adjusting the screen brightness.
NOTE
· For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values, press a/b to select "Reset", and then press ENTER.
Color temperature
For a better white balance, use color temperature correction.
Selected item High Mid-High Middle Mid-Low Low Description
White with Bluish tone
White with Reddish tone
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Basic adjustment settings Sharpness Enhancement
Provides sharper images with more depth by adjusting background sharpness.
NOTE
· The higher the number of the level, the more sharpness and depth you will get in images. However, this may also add more background noise.
Automatic Contrast
Adjusts black level and white level in images automatically as appropriate to a particular scene.
Selected item On Off Description
Automatically adjusts For normal images
3D-Y/C
Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise.
Selected item Standard Fast Slow Description
Normal adjustment For movie image For still image
NOTE · 3D-Y/C is available for input signal from Composite Video and ANALOG IN.
Monochrome
For viewing a video in monochrome.
Selected item Off On
Normal color For viewing in monochrome
Description
Film Mode (3:2 pull-down)
Automatically detects a film-based source (originally encoded at 24 frames/second), analyzes it then recreates each still film frame for high-definition picture quality.
Selected item Off On Description
Normal viewing mode Detects, analyzes, converts film source
I/P Setting
Converts input signals from interlace to progressive.
NOTE
· "I/P Setting" is not selectable when channel display shows an input resolution of 480P or 720P.
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Basic adjustment settings
Sound adjustment
You can adjust the sound quality to your preference with the following settings.
Dolby Virtual
You can enjoy the SURROUND 2ch stereo with Dolby Pro Logic II technology. VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL is a technology certified by Dolby Laboratories that creates a virtualized surround sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL retains all the original multichannel audio information and provides the listener with the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers.
+15 +15 R [Off]
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2
Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Press c/d to select "Audio".
MENU
[Audio] Power Control Audio
Treble Bass Balance
[ 0] [ 0] [ 0]
15 15 L
1
Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Dolby Virtual Reset
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3
Press c/d to select "Audio".
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Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
Press a/b to select "Dolby Virtual", and then press ENTER.
MENU
[Audio . . . Dolby Virtual] Power Control Audio
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Treble
[ 0] [ 0] [ 0]
15 15 L
+15 +15 R [Off]
Selected item Treble Bass Balance
cbutton
For weaker treble
dbutton
For stronger treble
Bass Balance
Dolby Virtual Reset
For weaker bass
For stronger bass
Decrease audio from Decrease audio from the right speaker the left speaker
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NOTE
Press c/d to select "On", and then press ENTER.
NOTE
· Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". · "Balance", "Treble" and "Bass" are grayed out when Dolby Virtual is set to "On". · 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.
· You can choose Dolby Virtual by pressing Virtual on the remote control unit. · Audio menu is grayed out when Output Select is set to "Variable". · "Balance", "Treble" and "Bass" are grayed out when Dolby Virtual is set to "On". In this case, please refer to the operation manual of your DVD player.
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Basic adjustment settings
Power Control
Power control setting allows you to save energy.
Power control for PC source
Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power management When set, the power will automatically shut down.
Power control for AV source
No signal off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.
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3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off.
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Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
Press a/b to select "Power Management", and then press ENTER. Press a/b to select "Mode1" or "Mode2", and then press ENTER.
Press c/d to select "Power Control".
Press a/b to select "No Signal Off", and then press ENTER. Press c/d to select "Enable", and then press ENTER.
Off Mode1 Mode2
Selected item
Enable Disable
Description
· No power management · Factory preset value. · Even if 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. · If no signal inputs for 8 seconds, the TV enters standby mode. · When you start using the PC and the signal inputs again, the TV turns on.
Off
· Five minutes before the power shuts down, remaining time displays every minute.
NOTE
· "Disable" is factory preset value. · When a TV program finishes, this function may not operate.
Mode1
No operation off When set to "Enable", the power will automatically shut down if there is no operation for 3 hours.
Mode2
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 in No signal off.
NOTE
· When using a digital PC and setting "Mode2" in Power management, the power may not turn back on automatically even if the signal inputs again. [. . . ] In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. Model Specific Section Your Product Model Number & Description: LC-45GD5U Color Television (Be sure to have this information available when you need service for your Product. ) One (1) year parts and labor from the date of purchase. [. . . ]