32" hd ready lcd tv with built-in dvd player (30 pages)
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LCD TV OWNER’S MANUAL 26LG3DC 26LC3DCH 32LG3DC 32LC3DCH Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service.
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system Do not attempt to modify this product in any way installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National without written authorization from LG Electronics. Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for Unauthorized modification could void the user’s...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, of the appliance, and have the cord replaced or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with an exact replacement part by an authorized with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use servicer.
FEATURE OF THIS TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. “ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under Dolby Laboratories. license from SRS Labs, Inc.
PREPARATION FRONT PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. ■ NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it). CHANNEL(+, -) Buttons VOLUME (+, -)
BACK PANEL INFORMATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. AV IN 2 RESET UPDATE USB IN RS-232C IN HDMI/DVI IN SERVUCE ONLY (SERVICE ONLY) RGB IN (PC) AUDIO VIDEO MONO REMOTE SPEAKER OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO AUDIO CONTROL OUT (RGB/DVI) AV (Audio/Video) IN Connect cable signals to this jack.
PREPARATION STAND INSTALLATION (Only 42PG10/20/20C) ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. Assemble the parts of the STAND BODY with COVER BASE of the TV.Assemble the TV as shown.
CABLE MANAGEMENT ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP as shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP Put the cables inside the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP and snap it closed.
PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position.
This TV accepts VESA FDMI compliant mounts via the four screw holes on the back of the TV. These mounts are sold by third parties and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with the mount for more info.
PREPARATION SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING ■ You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand. ■ Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product.
To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ■ ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket)
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ■ HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.
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HDMI Connection UPDATE USB IN HDMI/DVI IN SERVUCE ONLY 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN jack on the TV. AUDIO VIDEO MONO No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2.
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect UPDATE RESET Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to USB IN RS-232C IN RS-232C IN HDMI/DVI IN SERVUCE ONLY (SERVICE ONLY) (SERVICE ONLY) HDMI/DVI IN jack on the TV. RGB IN (PC) RGB IN (PC) AUDIO...
DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors ( Y = green, P = red ) . = blue, and P Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP S-Video Connection 1. How to connect VIDEO AUDIO MONO Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S -VIDEO input on the TV. AUDIO Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the input jacks on the TV. VIDEO AUDIO 2.
VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise ( interference ) , leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. ■ Use the ISM feature in the Option menu to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period ■...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection RGB IN (PC) VIDEO AUDIO MONO 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) VIDEO AUDIO 2.
OTHER A/V SOURCE SETUP Camcorder Video Game Set 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. VIDEO ( Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red ) 2.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. VGA (D-Sub 15 pin) Connection RGB OUTPUT AUDIO 1. How to connect Connect the VGA output of the PC to the R G B I N ( P C ) jack on the TV.
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Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC) NOTES Horizontal Vertical To get the the best picture quality, adjust the Resolution Frequency ( KHz ) Frequency ( Hz ) PC graphics card to 1360x768. 640x350 31.469 70.08 Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use.
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Screen Setup for PC mode Selecting Resolution You can choose the resolution in RGB-PC mode. The Position, Phase, and Size can also be adjusted. Screen Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution 1024 x 768 • Contrast 1280 x 768 •...
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Auto Configure Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, try using the manual settings or a different resolution or refresh rate on the PC. Screen Move Prev. MENU PICTURE Move Enter Resolution •...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Adjustment for screen Position, Size, and Phase If the picture is not clear after auto adjustment and especially if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Screen PICTURE Move Prev.
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Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Si ze, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Screen PICTURE Move Prev. MENU Move Enter Resolution • Contrast • Brightness Auto config. • Sharpness •...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. POWER Turns your TV on or off. POWER In AV, Component, RGB-PC, and HDMI/DVI input sources, INPUT screen returns to the last TV channel.
NUMBER button — (DASH) Used to enter a program number for multiple program channels such as 2-1, 2-2, etc. FLASHBK Scroll through the programmed Favorite channels. Increase/decrease the sound level. VOLUME UP /DOWN TIMER Adjust the screen resolution, position, size and phase. p.27 Select a closed caption.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , INPUT, C H (+ or -)but- ■ ton on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, C H(+ or -), Number...
ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. CHANNEL PICTURE AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Auto Volume : Off Manual Tuning Picture Mode : Standard Clear Voice : On Channel Edit...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run Auto Tuning again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter...
Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) If selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move Enter Move Enter Auto Tuning DIGITAL Manual Tuning Channel Edit Select channel type and Channel Label RF-channel number.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Channel Editing From the default channel list created from the Auto Tuning channel search, you can create two different types of channel lists in memory: “custom list” and “favorite channel list”. A custom list can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button.
CHANNEL LABEL Choose preset labels for your channels. If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a channel even if you didn't preset a label for the channel. CHANNEL CHANNEL Move...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected. Component1 Component2 Select the desired input source. ENTER INPUT HDMI1/DVI RGB-PC Component1 T V: Select it to watch over-the-air, cable ■...
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. ■ NOTE If a fixed image is displayed on the screen for a long time, the image could become imprinted on the screen and remain visible.
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Set by program Zoom 1 Selects the proper picture proportion to match Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the pic- the source’s image. ture without any alteration. However, the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. (4:3 4:3) (16:9...
PICTURE CONTROL PRESET PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Mode - Preset There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Intelligent Sensor Picture Mode : Standard...
Color Tone - Preset Choose one of three automatic color adjustments. Set to warm to enhance hotter colors such as red, or set to cool to see less intense colors with more blue. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast •...
PICTURE CONTROL MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Picture Mode - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Picture Mode : Standard • Backlight • Backlight • Contrast • Brightness Enter •...
Picture Mode - Expert Control Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see By segmenting categories, fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter Aspect Ratio : 16:9 • Contrast Fresh Contrast Picture Mode : Standard •...
PICTURE CONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY Fresh Contrast: Optimizes the contrast automatically according to the brightness of the reflection. Fresh Color: Adjusts the color of the reflection automatically to reproduce as close as possible natural colors. Noise Reduction: Removes interference up to the point where it does not damage the original picture. Gamma: High gamma values display whitish images and low gamma values display high contrast images.
ADVANCED CONTROL - BLACK (DARKNESS) LEVEL Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature is disable in DTV and RGB-PC mode. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter Color Temperature Medium •...
PICTURE CONTROL ADVANCED CONTROL - REAL CINEMA Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate Real Cinema (3:2 Pull-Down Mode or Cinema Correction Mode), the TV will adjust 24 fps video from movies to 30 fps video for display. This feature operates only in TV (Analog TV/CATV, Digital DTV/CADTV), AV1, AV2, Component 480i/1080i, and HDMI 1080i mode.
PICTURE RESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Move Enter • Contrast • Contrast • Brightness • Brightness • Sharpness • Sharpness Resetting video configuration... • Color • Color • Tint •...
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUTO VOLUME LEVELER (AUTO VOLUME) Auto Volume makes sure that the volume level remains consistent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice...
CLEAR VOICE By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard...
PRESET SOUND SETTINGS (SOUND MODE) Sound Mode lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment as the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, and Game are preset for optimum sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable.
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Balance Sound Mode...
TV SPEAKERS ON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Sound Mode : Standard Sound Mode : Standard • SRS TruSurround XT: Off •...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. AUDIO AUDIO Move Enter Move Enter Auto Volume : Off Auto Volume : Off Clear Voice : On Clear Voice : On Balance Balance Resetting audio configuration...
STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP For Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono. Each time you press the S A P button, Mono, Stereo, or S A P appear in turn.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Caption : Off Caption : Off...
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Language : English Language : English Caption : Off Caption : Off English Menu English Audio Close Select OPTION. MENU Select Language.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Caption must be provided to help people with hearing loss watch TV. Select a caption mode for displaying cap- tioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog.
Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear in. Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. OPTION OPTION Move...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL Caption Option Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. Custom OPTION OPTION Move Enter Move Enter Size A Standard Language : English Language : English Font Font 1 Caption...
TIME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function. TIME TIME Move...
Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Manual Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off Off Time : Off Year 2008 On Time : Off...
AUTO ON/OFF TIME SETTING This function operates only if the current time has been set. The Off Time function overrides the On Time function if they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On Time to work. If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the TV turns on with the On Time function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode.
SLEEP TIMER SETTING The Sleep Time turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. Q.Menu Aspect Ratio 16:9 Power Saving Clear Voice Vivid Picture Mode Standard Sound Mode Caption English Multi Audio...
AUTO SHUT-OFF SETTING TV will be automatically turned off, in case of no signal for 10 minutes. TIME TIME Move Enter Move Enter Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Clock : Feb/21/2008/ 2:10 AM Off Time : Off Off Time : Off On Time : Off On Time...
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS 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 broad- casting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the type of the program and the categories.
Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : On Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General TV Rating-General...
PARENTAL CONTROL /RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Confirm Movie Rating Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children Close...
CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. LOCK Move Enter Lock System : Off Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Downloadable Rating Input Block RETURN MENU...
PARENTAL CONTROL /RATINGS MOVIE & TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) - For USA only Blocks movies according to the movie ratings limits specified, so children cannot view certain movies. You can set the ratings limit by blocking out all the movies with the ratings above a specified level. Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas.
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TV Rating Children - For USA only Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according to the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audi- ences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those programs.
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PARENTAL CONTROL /RATINGS TV Rating General - For USA only Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password...
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TV Rating English - For CANADA only Selecting canadian english language rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Blocking off : Permits all Lock System : Off Lock System : Off programs Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English TV Rating-English TV Rating-French...
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PARENTAL CONTROL /RATINGS TV Rating French - For CANADA only Selecting canadian french language rating system. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Blocking off : Permits all Set Password Set Password programs Block Channel Block Channel TV Rating-English...
DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function may become available in the future and will be available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Region5 Rating data. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password...
PARENTAL CONTROL /RATINGS EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. LOCK LOCK Move Enter Move Enter Lock System : Off Lock System : Off Set Password Set Password Block Channel Block Channel Component Movie Rating Movie Rating RGB-PC TV Rating-Children TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General...
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING The operation does not work normally. Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control ■ causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV. The remote control Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -).
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The audio function does not work. Press the VOL or VOLUME button. ■ Sound muted? Press MUTE button. ■ Picture OK & No sound Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. ■ Are the audio cables installed properly? ■...
If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 26LG3DC 32LG3DC MODEL...
APPENDIX IR CODES 1. How to Connect Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. ■ 2. Remote Control IR Codes Output waveform ■ Single pulse, modulated with 37 .917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration of frame...
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Code Function Note (Hexa) POWER Remote control Button (Power On/Off) MENU Remote control Button INPUT Remote control Button 10-19 Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button - (Dash) Remote control Button FLASHBK Remote control Button MUTE Remote control Button VOL + Remote control Button VOL - Remote control Button...