Features
Input and Output Notes
Dimensions

Features

CableCARD Slot: This TV has a back panel CableCARD slot that allows high definition cable reception without a set-top box. CableCARDs are be available from your local cable provider.

HDTV (ATSC) Tuner: The TV has a built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) tuner, so you don't have to purchase a separate digital set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV signals.

Native Resolution: The LC-45GD6U has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080. The HDMI, DVI, and component video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals, and will display them as 1920 x 1080. All other input signals will also be displayed as 1920 x 1080.

Flat Screen/Viewing Angles: The flat screen delivers images that are virtually distortion free and helps eliminate screen glare. Its extra-wide viewing angles (170 degrees horizontal and vertical) allow you to see a clear picture from most anywhere in the room.

3-D Digital Y/C Comb Filter: The 3-D Digital Y/C Comb Filter gives you maximum picture detail and resolution.

Lamp Life: The expected life of the backlight lamp is 60,000 hours (at standard backlight position), which equates to ten hours use a day for more than sixteen years.

Picture Flip: To accommodate the wide variety of mounting angles and positions, you can change the orientation of the picture for proper viewing. The Picture Flip feature offers a Normal image, Mirror image, Rotated image, or an Upside Down image.

AV Mode: This mode gives you 6 options to choose from to best match the environment, which can vary due to room brightness, type of program, or type of image input:

• Standard: Highly defined image in a normally bright room
• Movie: For viewing movies
• Game: Lowers image brightness for easier viewing
• User: Allows you to customize settings for each input source
• Dynamic (Fixed): Changes image and sound settings to factory preset values and allows no adjustments
• Dynamic: For clear-cut image, emphasizing high contrast for sports viewing

View Modes: When viewing programs with a 4:3 aspect ratio, you can view the program in one of four modes:

• Side Bar: Viewing the program in 4:3 with black bars on either side of the image
• Smart Stretch: Stretches the program more horizontally than vertically to fill the screen
• Zoom: Enlarges the picture equally until the screen is filled. (Also suitable for viewing widescreen 2.35:1 anamorphic DVDs in full screen)
• Stretch: Suitable for viewing 1.78:1 DVDs. When viewing 1.85:1 DVDs, this mode will show thin black bands at top and bottom of the screen

  Note: When in the PC Input mode, you can select Normal (similar to Side Bar), Zoom, Stretch, or Dot-by-Dot (displays the image with the same resolution as the input).

PC Compatible: In addition to the audio/video inputs, you can connect a PC to this TV for use as a computer monitor. The DVI-I input (Input 4) on the rear panel can accommodate the video signal from most PCs. In some cases, an RGB/DVI conversion cable is required if the PC does not have a DVI-I output. A 3.5mm (1/8") mini-jack input is provided for PC audio.

PC Card Slot: There is a PC card slot on the top of the LC-45GD6U. Using the appropriate adapter the following memory cards can be used: SD, mini SD, CompactFlash, MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Microdrive, xD, and PC Card Hard Disc. Both JPEG still pictures and MPEG4 video can be displayed.

Quick Shoot: Sharp's proprietary Quick Shoot video circuit has a fast response time (less than 12 ms), allowing you to view action video more clearly. You can turn Quick Shoot on/off in the menu.

Favorite Channels: The Favorite Channels setting allows you to program 4 channels each in 4 different categories. The categories are easily accessible as "A", "B", "C", and "D" buttons on the remote.

Picture Adjustments: You can make the following adjustments in the picture quality menu:

• Backlight: Brightens or dims the screen (-16 to +16)
• Contrast: Adjusts the contrast (0 to +40)
• Brightness: More or less brightness (-30 to +30)
• AV Mode Settings:
  • Color: Adjusts the color intensity (-30 to +30)
  • Tint: Adjusts skin tones from purplish to greenish (-30 to +30)
  • Sharpness: Adjusts sharpness of image edges (-10 to +10)
• PC Mode Settings:
  • Red: Adjusts amount of red (-30 to +30)
  • Green: Adjusts amount of green (-30 to +30)
  • Blue: Adjusts amount of blue (-30 to +30)
• Optical Picture Control (OPC): Using a Sensor on the front panel, the OPC, when set to "on", automatically adjusts the backlight brightness according to the surrounding light
• C.M.S. (Color Management System): Color tone is managed using this six-color adjustment bands, you can adjust the Hue, Saturation, and Value for each color (between -30 and +30)
• Color Temperature: For better white balance, you can set the color temperature to High, Middle High, Middle, Middle Low or Low
• Automatic Contrast: Adjusts black level and white level as appropriate for the scene
• 3D-Y/C: Setting provides high quality images with minimal dot crawl and cross color noise, select Fast for movie images, Slow for still images, or Standard for normal viewing
• Monochrome: For viewing a video in black & white switch the monochrome setting to On
• Film Mode: When set to "On," the film mode automatically detects, analyzes, and converts a film source (24 fps) to video (30 fps) using 3-2 Pulldown
• I/P Setting: Select Interlaced or Progressive, when a 480i input signal is detected, the TV adjusts the image and input signal to Progressive for a better picture

Sound Adjustments: You can adjust the amount of bass and treble (-15 to +15) and set the balance between left and right speakers. In addition, you can turn on/off the Virtual Dolby. Virtual Dolby Surround uses Dolby Pro Logic II technology to retain all of the original multi-channel audio information, letting you enjoy a simulated surround sensation with only 2 speakers.

Audio Only Mode: When you only want to listen to the audio portion of a program, such as a music program, you can turn off the LCD screen by using the Audio Only mode.

Power Control: You can set power control settings to save energy. When enabled in the AV Input mode the unit will automatically turn off if no signal is received for 15 minutes, or if no operation is performed for 3 hours. Five minutes before the power shuts down, the remaining time displays every minute. When enabled in the PC Input mode, you can select one of two modes: Mode 1 shuts off power if no signal is input for 8 minutes, and the power remains off until you turn it on again using the remote or the power button on the unit. Mode 2 also shuts off power after 8 minutes of no signal, but will turn back on if you start using the PC again. The system's default setting is Off.

V-Chip Parental Control: This feature allows you to limit the shows that can be viewed based on the TV Parental Guidelines and a movie's MPAA rating. After setting Parental Control, you must enter the 4-digit password to view blocked programs.

Closed Captioning: The system's closed captioning feature can be customized with several options. You can choose the caption size, font style, foreground and background color, foreground and background opacity, and character edge.

Sleep Timer: This TV can be set to turn itself off in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Speakers: The TV is equipped with two speakers in a single enclosure that is mounted to the bottom of the LCD panel. If you don't wish to use the supplied speakers, you can remove the speaker enclosure from the LCD panel.

Removable Stand: The Sharp LC-45GD6U comes mounted on a swiveling table top stand. The stand can be removed for wall mounting.

VESA Mounting Bracket Standard: The TV has 4 mounting holes on the back for an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is VESA 200mm x 200mm, in accordance with the industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association. The thread size is M6.

Remote Control: The supplied remote controls the TV's functions, plus controls basic functions for multiple brands of DVD players, VCRs, Cable boxes, Satellite receivers, and Sharp audio systems. The remote features full button illumination, plus a number of buttons under a flip-down panel.

Twin Picture: You can display two same-sized pictures on the screen at once (not compatible with HDMI, DVI, or CableCARD inputs).

Freeze: The freeze function allows you to display two same-sized pictures, one moving and one still. Using the enter button you can update the frozen image while the moving image continues.

Input and Output Notes

Antenna Inputs: The TV has the following antenna connections: Analog A, Analog B, and Digital. Each input uses a 75-ohm coaxial jack and has a corresponding input select button on the remote. There is also an Analog A Output. Note: There is no output from the Analog A coax output when the TV is turned off.

DVI-I Input: The TV has a DVI-I input for connecting an HDTV set-top box, DVD player, or PC. A 3.5mm (1/8") mini-jack stereo audio input is provided for the DVI-I input.

HDMI Input: This unit has an HDMI input for connecting components such as DVD players, HDTV set-top boxes, or other HDMI equipment. In the menu, you will need to specify the HDMI signal type, color matrix, dynamic range, and choose to enable/disable the Auto View mode.

Digital Audio: You can toggle the optical digital output (Toslink) between stereo, mono, and surround (Dolby Digital, when available)

Center Channel Input: A line level (RCA) input allows you to use the TV's built-in speakers as the center channel in a 5.1 channel surround sound system.

i.LINK (S400): The TV has two 4-pin i.LINK inputs, allowing you to connect a compatible D-VHS deck for digital recording.

RS-232C: The provided RS-232C connection allows you to control the unit from a PC. The input signal can be selected, the volume can be adjusted, and various other adjustments and settings can be made, enabling programmed playing.

Speaker Outputs: The built-in speakers can be removed and outboard speakers can be powered by the TV (10 watts x 2).

Dimensions

Dimensions:

• TV With Stand and Speakers: W=42.563", H=31.75", D=11.938"; Weight: 80.5 pounds
• TV With Speakers and Without Stand: W=42.563", H=29.125", D=4.504"; Weight: 71.7 pounds
• TV Without Stand or Speakers: W=42.563", H=25.375", D=4.504"; Weight: 60.6 pounds
• Stand Footprint: W=26.625", D=11.938"