Sharp Aquos LC-45G1X Operation Manual

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MODEL
45o o o o o DISPLAY
LC-45G1X
AVC SYSTEM
TU-45GAX
LCD COLOUR TELEVISION
OPERATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 MODEL 45o o o o o DISPLAY LC-45G1X AVC SYSTEM TU-45GAX LCD COLOUR TELEVISION OPERATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents …………………………………………………… 1 Language setting for on-screen display …………… 28 Trademarks ………………………………………………… 2 OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting ……………… 28 Dear SHARP customer …………………………………… 3 Picture adjustments …………………………………… 29 Important Safety Precautions ………………………… 3 C.M.S. (Colour Management System) ………… 30 Supplied accessories ……………………………………...
  • Page 3: Trademarks

    Contents Using external equipment ……………………………… 43 Displaying an external equipment image ………… 43 Displaying a DVD image (Example) ………………… 43 When connecting a game console using composite cable ………………………………… 44 When connecting a VCR using S-video cable …… 44 When connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner using component cable …………………………...
  • Page 4: Dear Sharp Customer

    Dear SHARP customer Thank you for your purchase of the SHARP LCD colour TV product. To ensure safety and many years of trouble- free operation of your product, please read the Important Safety Precautions carefully before using this product. Important Safety Precautions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Precautions • Cleaning—Unplug the AC cord • The LCD panel used in this from the AC outlet before cleaning product is made of glass. the product. Use a damp cloth to Therefore, it can break when the clean the product. Do not use product is dropped or impact liquid cleaners or aerosol applied.
  • Page 6: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with the product. AVC System Remote control unit “AAA” size battery (g2) System cable Page 12 Page 12 Page 7 RCA/SCART conversion Stand unit (for AVC System) AC cord connector (g3) For INPUT2 For INPUT1 and 3 (g2)
  • Page 7: Preparation

    Preparation Where to place the System “System” means the Display and AVC System. First select the location where to place the System. Selecting the location of the System • Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation. • Select a place where it is flat and without a slope. •...
  • Page 8: Setting The System

    Preparation Setting the System After putting the Display and the AVC System in place, connect the system cables and AC cords. Use the cable clamps for bundling the cables. Removing the terminal cover Display (rear view) Press the two hooks toward the centre of the Display and remove the cover toward you.
  • Page 9 Preparation Attaching the clamp and bundling the cables with the clamp Fasten the speaker cable with the holder. Cable clamp Insert the cable clamp in the hole on the Display as shown. Closing the terminal cover Cables come out from the small opening.
  • Page 10: Setting The Avc System With The Stand

    Preparation Setting the AVC System with the stand How to install the AVC System vertically using the stand unit • Use the supplied stand unit for installing the AVC System vertically in an upright position. Stick each spacer to the Attach each cushion to Fit the stand to the AVC stand as shown.
  • Page 11: Setting The Display On The Wall

    • Installing the Display requires special skill that should only be performed by qualified service personnel. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. SHARP bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.
  • Page 12: Removing The Stand And Speaker

    Preparation Removing the stand and speaker • You can remove the speaker from the Display. • You can connect your own speakers (4 Ω, 10 W) to the AVC System. (See page 47.) • For wall mounting with the optional AN-37AG2 bracket, remove the stand. •...
  • Page 13: Inserting The Batteries

    Preparation Inserting the batteries Before using the System for the first time, insert two “AAA” size batteries (supplied). When the batteries become depleted and the remote control fails to operate, replace the batteries with new “AAA” size batteries. Open the battery cover. Insert two supplied “AAA”...
  • Page 14: Basic Connection

    Preparation Simple operations for watching a TV programme Basic connection Connecting to an antenna To enjoy a clearer picture, use an outdoor antenna. The following is a brief explanation of the types of connections that are used for coaxial cable. Standard DIN45325 plug (IEC169-2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) Antenna cable...
  • Page 15: Part Names

    Part names Display Channel up (r)/down (s) buttons (CHs/r) POWER (On/Off) button Volume up (k)/down (l) buttons TV/VIDEO (VOL l/k ) button Remote control sensor OPC indicator OPC sensor* Remote control indicator POWER indicator *OPC: Optical Picture Control (See page 28.) LC-45G1X(E)-a 04.10.15, 9:59 AM...
  • Page 16: Avc System

    Part names AVC System Front view INPUT 4 terminal (VIDEO) INPUT 4 terminal (AUDIO L/R) POWER indicator INPUT 4 terminal (S-VIDEO) POWER button CARD indicator How to open the door. RESET* SYSTEM RESET** PC CARD slot Headphone (When connecting headphones, the sound from the speakers is muted.) * Press RESET if the System cannot return to its original state after performing various operations.
  • Page 17: Remote Control Unit

    Part names Remote control unit POWER (STANDBY/ON) To switch the power on and off. (See page 17.) To switch the Optical Picture Control on and off. (See page 28.) P&P Set the dual picture mode. Press P&P again to return to normal view. (See page 58.) SELECT To select either screen to be active in Dual screen mode.
  • Page 18: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Display Turning on the power Before turning on the power make sure you have completed required connections. (See pages 7 and 13.) POWER button Press POWER button on the Display. • POWER indicator (blue): The System is on. (After a few seconds, programme information appears with sound.) POWER indicator •...
  • Page 19: Simple Button Operations For Changing Channels

    Watching TV Channel display Simple button operations for Channel display changes approximately after 3 changing channels seconds as shown below. You can change channels in several ways. Using CHr/son the remote control unit SAT.1 • Press CHr to increase the channel number. •...
  • Page 20 Watching TV Using MPX on the remote control unit In the TV mode of A2 TV broadcasts When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between STEREO and MONO. Stereo mode BBC2 STEREO In the NICAM TV broadcasts BBC2 When receiving a stereo signal Each time you press MPX, the mode switches between...
  • Page 21: Simple Button Operation For Changing Volume/Sound

    Watching TV Using e (Mute) on the remote control unit Simple button operation for changing e mutes the current sound output. volume/sound Changing the volume You can change the volume on the Display or on the remote control unit. VOLl l l l l /k k k k k Press e.
  • Page 22: Basic Adjustment Settings

    Basic adjustment settings Menu operation buttons On-Screen Display Use the following buttons on the remote control to Example operate the menu. [ Option ... Quick Shoot ] MENU Option Audio Only 3D-NR [Off] Mosquito Noise Reduction [Off] Input Select [COMPONENT] Audio Out [Fixed] Quick Shoot...
  • Page 23: Tv/Av Input Mode Menu Items

    Basic adjustment settings TV/AV input mode menu items PC input mode menu items List of TV/AV menu items to help you with operations List of PC menu items to help you with operations Picture Picture OPC ............Page 28 OPC ............Page 28 Backlight ..........
  • Page 24: Auto Installation

    Basic adjustment settings Auto installation Programme setup You can run auto installation again, even after setting You can run the auto installation procedure again at up the preset channels. any time by accessing the Setup menu and Programme Setup. Channels can be tuned automatically or manually.
  • Page 25: Manual Setting For Each Channel

    Basic adjustment settings Search tuning Manual setting for each channel You can set some channel items manually. They are Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you Search, Fine (TV frequency), Colour sys., Sound sys., want to edit, and then press ENTER. Label (Network name), Skip, Lock (Child Lock) and •...
  • Page 26: Colour System

    Basic adjustment settings Labelling channels Manual setting for each channel (continued) When a TV channel sends its Network Name, the auto Colour system installation detects the information and assigns a name to it. However, you can change individual channel names. Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 27: Skipping Channels

    Basic adjustment settings Setting the child lock Manual setting for each channel (continued) You can block the viewing of any channel. Skipping channels Channels with “Skip” set to “On” are passed over when Press a/b/c/d to select the channel you using CHr/s even if selected while watching the want to edit, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 28: Sort

    Basic adjustment settings Sort Erase Programme Channel positions can be sorted freely. The individual programme can be erased. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in Sort. Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Erase Programme”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 29: Language Setting For On-Screen Display

    Basic adjustment settings OPC (Optical Picture Control) setting Language setting for on-screen display You can set the TV to automatically adjust the screen to suitable backlight brightness according to the You can also select a language from setup menu. lighting conditions. Select from among 3 languages: English, Chinese and Arabic.
  • Page 30: Picture Adjustments

    Basic adjustment settings Picture adjustments You can adjust the picture to your preference. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Follow the steps to adjust the picture. Press c/d to select “Picture”. Press a/b to select a specific adjustment item. Press c/d to adjust the item to your desired position.
  • Page 31: Colour Management System)

    Basic adjustment settings Colour temperature C.M.S. (Colour Management System) Adjusts the colour temperature to give the best white Colour tone is managed using the six-colour image. adjustment setting. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in C.M.S. (Colour Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Management System).
  • Page 32: I/P Setting

    Basic adjustment settings I/P setting 3D-Y/C Adjusting the image and input signal can give you a Provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl more beautiful picture. and cross colour noise. Using 3D-Y/C on the remote control unit Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Picture”.
  • Page 33: Audio Adjustment

    Basic adjustment settings Audio adjustment Dolby Virtual You can adjust the sound quality to your preference When you set Dolby Virtual to On, you can enjoy virtual with the following settings. surround sound, the same as if you were in a movie theatre.
  • Page 34: Power Control

    Basic adjustment settings Power control Power control setting allows you to save energy. Power control for AV source Power control for PC source No Signal off Power management When set to “Enable”, the power will automatically shut When set, the power will automatically shut down if no down if no signal inputs for 15 minutes.
  • Page 35: Using Memory Card

    Important notes on using memory cards • Sharp cannot be held responsible 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 those cases for which Sharp is liable by law.
  • Page 36 Using memory card You can use memory cards (commercially available) Commercially available memory cards for recording and playing back pictures. • Please use an appropriate PC card adapter PC card adapter SD Memory PC Card (commercially available) for each memory card. Card Hard Disk •...
  • Page 37: Card Setup Mode Menu Items

    Using memory card Card Setup mode menu items Press the CARD button first to access following items. Still Setup Slide Show Setup Interval 1-10/15/20/25/30/ 45/60 s. 15/30/60 Min. Order Normal/Random/ My Programme Repeat On/Off My Programme Setup/Erase Card Audio Select Off/TV/INPUT1-INPUT5 Edit Protect/Delete File/ Delete All...
  • Page 38: Recording A Still Image

    Using memory card Inserting a PC card adapter Recording a still image • Press in the EJECT button if it is popped out. • Insert a memory card to a PC card adapter You can record a still image on the card. beforehand.
  • Page 39: Displaying A Still Image

    Using memory card Setting Slide Show Displaying a still image You can adjust the interval, order and repeat settings. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press CARD and the card mode screen displays. Press c/d to select “Still” and then press ENTER.
  • Page 40: My Programme

    Using memory card Audio Select My Programme You can enjoy the audio from TV or other external You can select up to thirty-two pictures and specify equipment during the still image playback. the order for displaying in slide show. Press CARD and the card mode screen Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme.
  • Page 41: Deleting A Still Image File

    Using memory card Deleting a still image file Recording a motion picture Use this setting to record images you are currently watching. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in My Programme. Record with the settings made in “Rec. Mode” and “Pre-recording”. Press a/b to select “Edit”, and then press Press E REC to start recording.
  • Page 42: Displaying A Motion Picture

    Using memory card Displaying a motion picture Pre-recording You can record the picture slightly before the point where you pressed the record button, enabling you to Press CARD and the card mode screen record just the scene you wanted. displays. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in Rec.
  • Page 43: Protecting/Unprotecting Motion Picture Files

    Using memory card Protecting/unprotecting motion picture files Deleting all motion picture files You can protect any file you do not want to delete. Repeat steps 1 to 5 in Protecting/ Press CARD and the card mode screen unprotecting motion picture files. displays.
  • Page 44: Using External Equipment

    Using external equipment You can connect many types of external equipment to your System, like an HDTV tuner, VCR, DVD player, PC, game console and camcorder. To view external source images, select the input source from TV/VIDEO on the remote control unit or TV/VIDEO on the Display. Displaying an external equipment image Displaying a DVD image (Example) Explanation here is for the setting when connecting...
  • Page 45: When Connecting A Game Console Using Composite Cable

    Using external equipment The system can be connected to a SCART terminal on the external equipment with SCART cable. Please refer to the operation manual of the external equipment for details. When connecting a game console using composite cable You can use the INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminal when connecting a game console and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you may need to select the input signal type (see AVC System (rear view)
  • Page 46: When Connecting A Dvd Player Or An Hdtv Tuner Using Component Cable

    Using external equipment When connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner using component cable You can use the INPUT 3 terminal when connecting a DVD player or an HDTV tuner and other audiovisual equipment. To watch an image from this input terminal, you may need to select the input signal type (see page 49).
  • Page 47: Connecting A Pc

    Using external equipment Connecting a PC Use the INPUT5 terminals to connect a PC. NOTE • The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. • Refer to page 63 for a list of PC signals compatible with the System. AVC System (rear view) To watch the image from this input terminal, you need to select input signal...
  • Page 48: Speaker Setup

    Using external equipment Speaker Setup Selecting speakers You can output audio using the supplied speakers or Connecting external speakers other external speakers. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Rear view Press c/d to select “Setup”. Press a/b to select “Speaker Setup”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 49: Useful Adjustment Settings

    Useful adjustment settings Image position (for TV/AV input mode) Audio Only For adjusting a picture’s horizontal and vertical When listening to music from a music programme, you position. can set the display off and enjoy audio only. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays.
  • Page 50: Fine Sync. Adjustment (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Fine Sync. adjustment (PC input Input Select mode only) Selecting input source Can use for selecting the input source. Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary to change image position using Auto Sync. In some cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to optimise the image.
  • Page 51: Input Label

    Useful adjustment settings Colour system setting (for TV/AV Input Label input mode) You can assign each input source a label you like. u can change the colour system to one that is compatible with the image on the screen. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”.
  • Page 52: Av Mode Selection

    Useful adjustment settings Wide screen signalling (WSS) (for AV mode selection TV/AV input mode) AV mode gives you five viewing options to choose from to best match the system environment, which can vary WSS allows a television to switch automatically among due to factors like room-brightness, type of programme the different screen formats.
  • Page 53: Wide Mode (For Tv/Av Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for TV/AV input mode) Manual Selection Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. • The menu lists the wide mode options selectable for the type of video signal currently received. Press WIDE or a/b while the WIDE MODE menu displays on the screen.
  • Page 54: Wide Mode (For Pc Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings WIDE mode (for PC input mode) You can select the screen size. NOTE • Connect the PC before making adjustments. (See page 46.) • Selectable screen size may vary with input signal type. Press WIDE. • The WIDE MODE menu displays. Press WIDE or a/b to select a desired item on the menu.
  • Page 55: Input Signal (Pc Input Mode Only)

    Useful adjustment settings Input signal (PC input mode only) Quick Shoot • Some input signals may have to be registered manually Improves LCD response when viewing fast-moving to display properly. images. The effect is greater at low room temperatures • The pairs of input signals (resolutions) in the list below (at or below 15˚C/59˚F).
  • Page 56: Mosquito Noise Reduction

    Useful adjustment settings Mosquito Noise Reduction Sleep timer Reduces fine detail mosquito noise. Allows you to set a time when the TV automatically switches to standby. Press MENU and the MENU screen displays. Press c/d to select “Option”. Press a/b to select “Mosquito Noise Reduction”, and then press ENTER.
  • Page 57: Password Setting For Child Lock (For Tv Input Mode)

    Useful adjustment settings Password setting for child lock Enter the same 4-digit number as in step 6 (for TV input mode) to confirm. • “The new password is registered.” displays. Allows you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed.
  • Page 58: Centre Channel Input

    Useful adjustment settings Centre Channel Input You can use the speaker as the centre speaker when using a 5.1ch surround system. Speaker AV amplifier * Connect to external audio equipment that supports a 5.1ch surround system. Refer to your external equipment operation manual for details.
  • Page 59: Useful Features

    Useful features Picture and still image Dual screen functions You can freeze a motion picture on the display. Allows you to display two pictures on the screen at one time. Dual screen You can display two pictures except when inputting from a INPUT 5 terminal and card.
  • Page 60: Teletext Language Setting

    Teletext language setting If Teletext information does not display correctly, perform the setting procedure below. Select from among 4 kinds of language tables: West Europe, East Europe, Greek/Turkish, Cyrillic. Each table is compatible with the Teletext languages listed below. Press MENU and the TV MENU screen displays.
  • Page 61: Teletext Function

    Useful features Teletext function What is Teletext? Teletext broadcasts pages of information and entertainment to specially equipped television sets. Your System receives Teletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format TELETEXT for viewing. News, weather report, sports information, stock exchange prices and programme previews are among the many services available.
  • Page 62 Useful features Displaying Subtitle Time display You can display several subtitles as they are You can display the time information included in the transmitted. Teletext broadcast. Select a TV channel providing Teletext information. (The time information is automatically captured.) Press DISPLAY. The channel display will appear on the Display.
  • Page 63: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • No power. • Make sure the Display and the AVC System are connected correctly. (See page • Check if you pressed POWER on the remote control unit. (See page 17.) If the indicator on the Display lights up red, press POWER on the display. •...
  • Page 64: Pc Compatibility Chart

    Appendix PC compatibility chart PC/MAC Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency VESA Standard 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 640 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 720 x 400 37.9 kHz 85 Hz 31.5 kHz 60 Hz 37.9 kHz 72 Hz 640 x 480 37.5 kHz...
  • Page 65: Rs-232C Port Specifications

    Appendix RS-232C port specifications PC Control of the System • When a program is set, the display can be controlled from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be adjusted and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling automatic programmed playing.
  • Page 66 Appendix Response code format Normal response Return code (0DH) Problem response (communication error or incorrect command) Return code (0DH) Commands CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTROL ITEM COMMAND PARAMETER CONTENTS CONTENTS POWER SETTING POWER OFF (STANDBY) POSITION H-POSITION (AV) ( 10 – INPUT SELECTION A INPUT SWITCHING (TOGGLE) H-POSITION (PC) (0 –...
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Cable clamp, Antenna cable, RCA/SCART conversion connector (g3), Operation manual • As a part of policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.
  • Page 68: Dimensional Drawings

    Dimensional drawings Display Unit: mm 1084 86.5 989.1 LC-45G1X(E)-K 04.10.15, 10:13 AM...
  • Page 69 Dimensional drawings AVC System Unit: mm LC-45G1X(E)-K 04.10.15, 10:13 AM...
  • Page 70 HOW TO SET THE FACTORY PRESETS Turn off the Display by pressing POWER on the Display. Press and hold down RESET on the AVC System and press POWER on the Display to turn on the System. All setting items (except TV channel) return to the factory presetting. NOTE •...
  • Page 71 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.au OR CALL SHARP CUSTOMER CARE 1300 135 022 (LOCAL CALL COST APPLY WITHIN AUSTRALIA) SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR LOCATION ENQUIRIES WITHIN NEW ZEALAND REGARDING YOUR LOCAL SHARP APPROVED SERVICE CENTRE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.sharp.net.nz...
  • Page 72: Sharp Corporation

    Consumer Electronic Products Congratulations on Your Purchase! This Sharp product is warranted against faults in materials and manufacture for a period of twelve (12)* months from the data of original purchase. If service is required during the warranty period, please contact your nearest Sharp Approved Service Centre.

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