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LCD TV PLASMA TV MODELS: 32LC2D MODELS: 42PC3D 37LC2D 42PC3DV 42LC2D 50PC3D OWNER’S MANUAL Internet Home Page : http://www.lge.com http://www.lg.ca ENERGYSTAR is a set of power-saving Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. guidelines issued by the U.S.
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. U.S.A. only ----------------------------------------------- COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions WARNING : To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Safety Instructions 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- Servicing is required when the apparatus has been ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...
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Contents Auto Clock Setup Manual Clock Setup Time Menu On/Off Timer Setup Options Sleep Timer Auto Off Aspect Ratio Control Cinema 3:2 Mode Setup Caption Option Menu Caption/Text Features Caption Option Low Power (42PC3D/3DV, 50PC3D only) ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method (42PC3D/3DV, 50PC3D only) 52~53 Parental Lock Setup Lock Menu Options...
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Management (Refer p.19) 2-TV Bracket Bolts (Refer p.18) Stand Installation for 32LC2D Carefully place the product screen side down on a cushioned surface that will protect product and screen from damage. Place the hook of the stand in the back of the product as shown.
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Introduction Controls (Model Name: 32/37/42LC2D) Controls (Model Name: 32/37/42LC2D) - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. CHANNEL ( Buttons VOLUME ( Buttons ENTER Button ENTER ENTER MENU Button MENU MENU INPUT Button...
Introduction Connection Options (Model Name: 32/37/42LC2D) Connection Options (Model Name: 32/37/42LC2D) - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. 32LC2D 37/42LC2D S-VIDEO Input S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Input AUDIO AUDIO L/ L/MONO MONO VIDEO Input VIDEO VIDEO AV IN 2...
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Introduction Controls (Model Name: 42PC3D/42PC3DV/50PC3D) Controls (Model Name: 42PC3D/42PC3DV/50PC3D) - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. CHANNEL ( Buttons VOLUME ( Buttons ENTER ENTER Button MENU MENU Button INPUT INPUT Button ON/OF...
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Introduction Connection Options (Model Name: 42PC3D/42PC3DV/50PC3D) Connection Options (Model Name: 42PC3D/42PC3DV/50PC3D) - Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. AV IN 2 AV IN 2 S-VIDEO Input S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Input AUDIO AUDIO L/ L/MONO MONO VIDEO Input VIDEO VIDEO AV OUT...
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Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. TV INPUT Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. In AV1- 2, Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), and HDMI/DVI INPUT TV INPUT input sources, screen returns to the last TV channel.
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Introduction VCR/DVD/DVHS/Camcorder BUTTONS Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD player). DAY + / DAY- INPUT TV INPUT Moves forward or backward in 24 hour increments. POWER MODE VOLUME UP/DOWN CABLE Increases/decreases the sound level. CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects available channels found with EZ scan and Manual scan.
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Introduction INPUT Auto Link Auto Link INPUT TV INPUT POWER 1. When every external equipment is connected: MODE CABLE Antenna Cable Component1 HDMI/DVI RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC) Component2 GUIDE 2. When any external equipment is not connected: Antenna Cable RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC) HDMI/DVI ENTER 3.
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Introduction Brief Info. Brief Info. What is Brief Info? : Brief Info shows the present screen information. INPUT TV INPUT : On Watching with the upper Input signal, press the INFO POWER button. How to use? MODE CABLE 1. Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen. 2.
Introduction EPG (Electronic Program Guide) EPG (Electronic Program Guide) INPUT TV INPUT (In DTV mode) (In DTV mode) POWER - This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigate through all the possible viewing options. MODE - The EPG supplies information such as program listings, start CABLE and end times for all available services.
Installation Installation Installation • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. GROUNDING Power Supply Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent pos- sible electric shock.
After connecting the cables neat- ly, arrange the cables to the Cable Holder. To connect an additional equip- ment, see the External equip- ment Connections section. Cable holder 32LC2D 37/42LC2D CABLE MANAGEMENT Reinstall the CABLE MANAGE- MENT as shown. 32LC2D 37/42LC2D Bundle the cables using the sup- plied twister holder.
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Installation Basic Connection Basic Connection How to use stand (For 42PC3D, 42PC3DV) Place the set with the screen facing down on Pull the stand out using both hands as shown. Before unfolding the stand, please fix the a cushion or soft cloth as shown. Before unfolding the stand, please check screw (provided as parts of the product) on holes (B) at the bottm of stand.
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Installation How to join the product assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling - Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn’t fall over when it is pushed backwards. - The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the prod- uct doesn’t fall over when it is pulled in the forward direction.
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S-VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO AV IN 2 AV IN 2 Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV AV OUT S-VIDEO Antenna or Cable Connection AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L/MONO AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN...
Installation VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. - Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen.
AV IN 2 V IN 2 - If connected to AV IN1 input, select AV1 input source. i.e) 32LC2D Camcorder Operate the corresponding external equipment. Refer to external equipment operating guide. Video Game Set AUDIO VIDEO •...
RS-232C IN DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) OPTICAL AV OUT Installation VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AV IN 1 COMPONENT IN DVD Setup When connecting with a S-Video cable (R) AUDIO (L) S-VIDEO AV OUT V OUT MONO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...
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Installation When connecting with a component cable (R) AUDIO (L) RS-232C IN DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) OPTICAL AV OUT V OUT MONO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO UDIO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO UDIO AV IN 1 V IN 1 COMPONENT IN COMPONENT IN Connect the video outputs (Y, P...
REMOTE AUDIO IN REMOTE RGB IN (RGB/DVI) CONTROL CONTROL IN RS-232C IN RS-232C IN DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI/DVI IN HDMI/DVI IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) (CONTROL & SERVICE) AUDIO (RGB/DVI) OPTICAL OPTICAL RGB IN RGB (PC DTV) DTV) Installation HDSTB Setup - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box.
Installation When connecting with a Component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, P ) of the digi- Digital Set-top Box tal set-top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. (R) AUDIO (L) Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box DIGITAL AUDIO RS-232C IN HDMI/DVI IN...
Installation Monitor Out Setup - The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s AV AV OUT V OUT OUTPUT jacks. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or MONO monitor for further details regarding that device’s...
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RGB IN RGB (PC DTV) DTV) Installation PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable AUDIO IN AUDIO IN REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE...
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Installation 1. To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC OSD display. Refer to the Manual of HDMI/DVI graphics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. Source Devices or contact your service center. 2. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may 6.
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Installation Screen Setup for PC mode - When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used. - When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used. - In RGB-DTV mode, SIZE and PHASE is not available. - After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality.
Operation Operation Operation Basic operation Basic operation Turning on the TV 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, CH button on the TV or press the POWER, TV INPUT, INPUT, CH , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control .
Operation On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment How to adjust the OSD screen 1. Press the MENU button and then button to select each menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E / F F / G G button to display the available menus.
Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan SETUP SETUP EZ Scan Manual Scan Manual Scan ANTENNA Channel Edit VIDEO VIDEO Channel Edit CABLE DTV Signal DTV Signal AUDIO Input Source AUDIO Selection ( ) leads you Input Source to the EZ scan screen.
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Operation Channel Edit EZ Scan SETUP EZ Scan SETUP Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit Selection ( ) leads you Channel Edit VIDEO VIDEO to the channel edit screen. DTV Signal DTV Signal AUDIO AUDIO Input Source Input Source Input Label Input Label TIME TIME...
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Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued DTV Signal Strength SETUP EZ Scan EZ Scan SETUP Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit VIDEO Channel Edit VIDEO Normal Good DTV Signal DTV Signal AUDIO Input Source AUDIO Input Source Input Label Input Label TIME...
Operation Input Label EZ Scan EZ Scan SETUP SETUP Manual Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit Cable Box Channel Edit VIDEO VIDEO DTV Signal DTV Signal AUDIO AUDIO Input Source Input Source Component1 Input Label Input Label Component2 Set Top Box TIME TIME Set ID...
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Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. FLASHBK - When adjusting Video menu options (con- EZ PIC trast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, EZ PIC...
Operation EZ Picture-Custom Manual Picture Control ( option) EZ Picture SETUP SETUP Contrast Contrast Brightness VIDEO VIDEO Color AUDIO AUDIO Sharpness Tint TIME TIME Color Temperature Video Reset OPTION OPTION LOCK LOCK MENU Previous - Adjust the picture appearance to Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language SETUP SETUP Audio Language English EZ SoundRite EZ SoundRite Spanish EZ Sound EZ Sound French VIDEO VIDEO Balance Balance AUDIO Treble AUDIO Treble Bass Bass TIME TIME Front Surround Front Surround TV Speaker TV Speaker...
Operation EZ Sound - EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjust- ment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. FLASHBK EZ SOUND - When adjusting sound options FREEZE EZ PIC EZ SOUND (treble, bass, and front surround) manually, EZ Sound automatical-...
Operation Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup - This TV can receive MTS stereo pro- grams and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program; if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the FLASHBK original one.
Operation TV Speakers On/Off Setup Audio Language SETUP SETUP Audio Language EZ SoundRite EZ SoundRite EZ Sound EZ Sound VIDEO VIDEO Balance Balance AUDIO AUDIO Treble Treble Bass Bass TIME TIME Front Surround Front Surround TV Speaker TV Speaker OPTION OPTION LOCK LOCK...
Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup SETUP Auto Clock SETUP Auto Clock Manual Clock Manual Clock Off Timer Off Timer VIDEO VIDEO On Timer Time Zone Eastern On Timer AUDIO AUDIO Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Daylight Auto Saving Auto Off...
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Operation On/Off Timer Setup Auto Clock SETUP Auto Clock SETUP Manual Clock Manual Clock Off Timer Off Timer VIDEO VIDEO On Timer On Timer AUDIO AUDIO Sleep Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off Auto Off Time : 30 AM TIME TIME TV 2-0 OPTION OPTION...
Operation ime Menu Options continued ime Menu Options continued Auto Off Auto Clock Auto Clock If set to On and there is no SETUP SETUP Manual Clock Manual Clock input signal, the TV turns off Off Timer Off Timer automatically after 10 VIDEO VIDEO On Timer...
Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an ana- Press the RATIO button repeatedly to select the desired picture format. log picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio • You can also adjust in the menu.
Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Cinema 3:2 Mode Setup Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Cinema 3:2 Mode Cinema 3:2 Mode Caption Caption VIDEO VIDEO Caption/Text Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO Caption Option Caption Option Language Language TIME TIME ISM Method ISM Method...
Operation Caption/Text * Analog Broadcasting System Captions Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Cinema 3:2 Mode Cinema 3:2 Mode CC 1 Caption Caption VIDEO VIDEO CC 2 Caption/Text Caption/Text CC 3 AUDIO AUDIO Caption Option Caption Option CC 4 Language Language Text 1 TIME...
Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Option Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio SETUP SETUP Style Custom Cinema 3:2 Mode Cinema 3:2 Mode Size A Standard Caption Caption VIDEO VIDEO Font Font 0 Caption/Text Caption/Text Text Color White AUDIO AUDIO Caption Option...
Operation ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method (42PC3D/3DV, 50PC3D only) Aspect Ratio SETUP Aspect Ratio SETUP Cinema 3:2 Mode Cinema 3:2 Mode Caption Caption VIDEO VIDEO Caption/Text Caption/Text AUDIO AUDIO Caption Option Caption Option Language Language TIME TIME ISM Method ISM Method Normal Low Power Low Power...
Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast- ing station.
Operation Parental Lock Setup * For U.S.A. SETUP Lock System SETUP Lock System Set Password Set Password Block Channel VIDEO VIDEO Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating AUDIO AUDIO TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General TIME TIME Input Block Input Block OPTION OPTION...
Reference External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the TV.
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Reference Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a TV ID number. EZ Scan SETUP - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 56. Manual Scan Channel Edit VIDEO 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the D D / E E DTV Signal...
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Reference 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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Reference 09. Color (Command2:i) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To adjust the screen color. G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on You can also adjust color in the Video menu. the set. Transmission Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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Reference 22. Tune Command (Command: m a) These functions are available in 42PC3D, 42PC3DV, 50PC3D models only. G To tune channel to following physical/major/minor number Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][ ][Data4][ ][Data5][Cr] 18. ISM Method (Command2:p) G To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Data 0: Physical Channel Number(Transmit by Hexadecimal code) NTSC air:02~45 Transmission...
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Reference 23. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) G To add and delete the channels Transmission [m][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Channel Delete 1: Channel Add Acknowledgement [b][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [b][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data][x] 24. Key (Command: m c) G To send IR remote key code Transmission [m][c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
Reference IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T = 1/3 G Configuration of frame...
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Reference Code (Hexa) Function Note INPUT R/C Button TV INPUT R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) RATIO R/C Button TIMER R/C Button 10 ~ 19 Number Key 0~ 9 R/C Button - (Dash)
Reference Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Test your remote control.
Reference roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist The operation does not work normally. • Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction. The remote control • Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? doesn’t work •...
Reference The audio function does not work. • Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Picture OK & • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. No sound • Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. • Are the audio cables installed properly? No output from one •...
Reference Product Specifications Product Specifications 32LC2D 37LC2D 42LC2D MODEL (32LC2D-UD) (37LC2D-UD) (42LC2D-UD) Dimensions including stand 31.9 x 24.8 x 9.3 inches 37.2 x 28.7 x 11.3 inches 41.5 x 32.0 x 11.3 inches (Width x Height x Depth) 811 x 630 x 235 mm...