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LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL LCD TV MODELS 26LC7D 26LC7DC 32LC4D 42LC4D 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 [abel attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer...
Article 820-40 of the National without written authorization from LG Electronics. Unauthorized modification could void user's Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the...
SAFETY IN IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 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.
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface), LG TV with this logo works easily with one remote control. If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small "flicker" when it is turned on. This is normal, there is noth- ing wrong with TV.
PREPA ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard compliance for the product.
PREPARATION FRONT PANELINFORMATION Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. ""_ NOTE: If your product has a protection tape attached, remove the tape. And then wipe the product with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your product, use it).
ATTACHINGTHE TV TO A WALL ,,,I T his feature is not available for all models. ,,,iHere shown may be somewhat different 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...
PREPARATION ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. _ Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall nna socket) Antenna Socket Outdoo RF Coaxial Wire (7S ohm) Antenna IVHF, UHFI I Single-family Dwellings/Houses...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 01_ To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. This part of EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP mainly use picture for the 42 inches models. HD RECEIVERSETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external...
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT When connecting HDM[ cable 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1 or HDMI IN 2 jack on the set. No separated audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. 2. How to use Turn on the digital set-top box.
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When connecting HDMI to DVi cable 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1 jack on the set. Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the set.
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connecting Component cable 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD the COMPONENT IN VIDE01 jacks on the set. Match the jack colors (Y = green_ PB = blue_ and PR = red). Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT...
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When connecting with an S-Video cable 1. How to connect Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the set. _> 2.
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. If the 4:5 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. This phenomenon is common to all manufactures and in consequence the manufactures...
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When connecting with a RCA cable 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) 2. How to use 01_ Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR.
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP OTHER A/V SOURCESETUP Camcorder 1. How to connect Video Game Set Connect AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and external equipment. Match the jack colors. (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to use 01_ S elect AV2 input source by using the INPUT button...
PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting D-sub 15pin cable I. How to connect Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN (PC) jack on the set. Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO...
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Screen Setup for PC mode Overview When the RGB input of the set is connected to a PC output, select the RGB-PC as the main input mode. When HDMI/DVl connect to PC output and select HDMI/DVl input, this function is used. After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVl to PC input and checking the...
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP AV OUT SETUP The TV has a speda[ signal output capability which allows you to hook up the second TV or monitor. 1. How to connect Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV's AV OUT jacks. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further...
DiGiTAL AUDIO OUTPUT Send the TV's audio to external audio equipment via the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port. I. How to connect Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio (Optical) Output port. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio (optical)
HING 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 or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. TV INPUT In AV 1-2, Component 1-2,...
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MODE Select the remote's operating mode: TV, DVD, VCR. COMP1 Directly, select Component1 input. HDMI 1 Directly, select HDMI1/DVI input. RGB-PC Directly, select RGB-PC input. SIMPLINK See a list of AV devices connected to TV. When you toggle this button, the SimpLink menu appears at the screen.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON TV First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. 01_ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the _/I , INPUT, CH (+ or -) button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, TV INPUT, CH (+ or -), Number (0~9)
ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the each menu. Press the • button and then use • •...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNELSEARCH Auto Scan (EZ Scan) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned...
Add/Delete Channel (Manual Scan) A password is required to gain access to Manual Scan menu if the Lock System is turned Press the MENU button and then use • or • button < to select the SETUP menu. > Press the • button and then use •...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing There are two different ways in order to add or delete scanned channels. One is "Custom List" and the other "Favorite List" in the channel list. Both of them are available after EZ Scan on the SETUP menu. A Custom List can be created by toggling...
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DTV SIGNAL STRENGTH This feature displays the DTV signal levels being received and indicates whether you need to adjust your antenna digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. DTV Signal: This function is only available when the input signal is DTV or CADTV.
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT SOURCESELECTION Changes the picture source so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that connected to your TV. "l- Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
INPUT LABEL Sets a label to each input source which is not in use when you press the INPUT button. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button < to select the SETUP menu. > Press the • button and then use •...
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL [mPL[RK This operates only for the devices with the logo. _ImPLInK Please check the _ImpHnK Iogo. This allows you to control and play other AV devices connected to the display through HDMI cable without additional cables and settings.
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SimpLink Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to TV, you can directly control the devices and play media without additional settings. _Select AV device: Enables you to select one of AV devices connected to TV and play it. Disc playback: Control connected...
PICTURE CONT PICTURE SIZE (ASPECT RATIO) CONTROL This feature allows an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be displayed.
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Zoom 16:9 Choose 7oom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However, the Adjust the picture horizontally, in a Jinear pro- top and bottom portions of the picture will be portion to fill the entire screen. cropped.
PICTURECONTROL PRESETPICTURE SETTINGS EZ Picture - Preset EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. Daylight, Normal, Night Time Settings preset optimum picture quality at the factory and are not adjustable.
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. "0 Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
Color Tone - User Mode You can also adjust the detailed settings (Red, Green, Blue) by selecting the Color Temperature-User menu. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the VIDEO menu. I"I'1 Press the • button and then use •...
PICTURECONTROL XD - PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY XD is LG Electronic's unique picture improving technology to display a real HD source through an advanced digital sig- nal processing algorithm. When selecting EZ Picture options (Daylight, Normal Night time), XD is automatically changed to Auto.
ADVANCED - CINEMA 3:2 PULL DOWN MODE Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate Cinema 3:2 Mode (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...
PICTURECONTROL ADVANCED-BLACK (DARKNESS) LEVEL Adjusting contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature operates only in AVI, AV2, HDMII/DVI, HDMl2mode. "O Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the VIDEO menu.
SOUND PRESETSOUND SETTINGS (EZ SOUND) EZ Sound lets you enjoy best sound without any special adjustment because the TV sets the appropriate sound options based on the program content. Normal, Stadium, News, Music and Theater are preset for good sound quality at the factory and are not adjustable.
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the • button and then use • or •...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the • button and then use • or •...
TV SPEAKERSON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the • button and then use •...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS SETUP This receive stereo programs (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal as well as the original one and when you select Stereo or SAP on the remote control.
AUDIO LANGUAGE Other languages may be available if a digital signal provided by the broadcasting station. This feature operates only in DTV/CADTV mode. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the • button and then use • or • button to select Audio Language.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL SELECTION ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the OPTION menu. Press the • button and then use •...
CAPTION / TEXT Analog Broadcasting System Captions Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information provided on a program. Analog caption displays information any position on the screen and is usually the program's dialog. Text displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service, generally...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL Digital Broadcasting System Captions Choose the language you want the DTV/CADTV Captions to appear Other Languages can be chosen for digital sources only if they are included on the program. Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
CAPTION OPTION Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the OPTION menu. Press the • button and then use • or • button to select Caption Option.
TiME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. The digital channel signal includes information current time provided by the broadcasting station. Set the clock manually if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.
Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the TIME menu. Press the • button and then use • or • button to select Manual Clock.
TIME SETTING AUTO ON/OFF TIMERS T[NG The timer function operates only if the current time been set. The Off-Timer function overrides the On-Timer function they are both set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work.
SLEEPTIMER SETTING The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the Off option appears on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer options : 10, 20, 30, 60, 90,...
TIME SETTING AUTO SHUT-OFFSETTING If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 minutes. Press the MENU button and then use • or • button to select the TIME menu. Press the • button and then use •...
k / 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 broadcasting 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.
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PARENTALCONTROL/RATINGS Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. For USA For Canada After inputting the password, use the • or • button to choose Set password. Press the • button and then choose any 4 digits for your new password.
CHANNEL BLOCKING Blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. After inputting the password, use the • or • button to choose Block Channel. Press the • button. You will now see a screen filled with channel numbers and a preview picture.
PARENTALCONTROL/RATINGS MOVIE& TV RATING Movie Rating (MPAA) ofor USAonly 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.
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TV Rating Children - for USA only Prevents children from watching certain children's TV programs, according the ratings limit set. The children rating does not apply to other TV programs. Unless you block certain TV programs intended for mature audiences in the TV Rating - sub menu, your children can view those...
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PARENTALCONTROL/RATINGS TV Rating English - for CANADA only Selecting canadian english language rating system. After inputting the password, use the • or • button to choose TV Rating-English. Press the • button and then use the • or • button to select E, C, C8+, G, PG, 1 4+, 1 8+, or Blocking Off.
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING 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. i,i,i Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -).
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ram, Adjust Balance in menu option. mini Adjust resolution, horizontal frequency, or vertical frequency. ram, Check the input source. Work the Auto configure or adjust clock, phase, or H/V position. (Option) ,,,,, ram, Check the signal cable. mml_ Reinstall the PC video card.
Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Here's a great way to keep the dust offyour screen for a while.
PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS 26.6 x 20.9x 8.7 inches 31.8 x 23.8x 9.8 inches 40.7 x 29.5 x 11.3 inches 676.5 x 531.0 x 221.0mm 806.8 x 605.6 x 249.0mm 1032.7 x 750.0 x287.6 mm 26.6 x 18.8 x 3.3 inches 31.8 x 21.6 x 3.1 inches 40.7 x 2Z0x 3.5 inches 676.5 x 478.7 x 84.0 mm 806.8 x 548.6 x 79.0 mm...
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL The provided universal remote control can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices. Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode To find out whether your remote control can operate each device without programming,...
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[R CODES 1. How to Connect 01_ Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. 2. Remote Control IR Codes 0_ Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 3Z917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency FCAR = 1/TC = fOSC/12 _[---[_ Duty ratio = T1/TC = 1/3 Configuration...
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COMPONENT1 Discrete IR Code (Component1 Input Selection) COMPONENT2 Discrese IR COde POWER Remotecontrol Button (PowerOn/Off) TIMER Remote control Button RGB-PC Discrete IR Code ..iO] Number Key 0:9 Remote Control Button (RGB-PC Input Selection) - (Dash) Remote control Button HDM!!/DVI Disc[ete IR Code BACK Remote €ontrol...
EXTERNALCONTROLTHROUTH RS-252C The RS-232C port allows you connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) to control the TV's functions externally. 01_ Note: RS-232C on this unit is intended to be used with third party RS-232 control...
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RS-232C Configurations Either cable below can be used. D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 D-Sub 9 Set ID Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Refer to 'Real Data Mapping'. _ p.8S. Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
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Power (Command: k a) Volume Control (Command: k f) To control Power On/Off of the TV. To adjust volume. Transmission [k] [a][] [Set ID][] [Data] [Cr] You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. Data 0 : Power Off Data 1 : Power On Transmission[k] [f] [] [Set ID][]...
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Tint (Command: k j) Balance (Command: k t) To adjust the screen tint. To adjust balance. You can also adjust tint in the Video menu. You can also adjust balance in the Audio menu. Transmission [k] D][] [set ID][] [Data] [Cr] Transmission [k] [t][ ] [set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr]...
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Data 5: The table above lists the binary code w hich m ust be 19. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) converted toHexadecimal before sending. For e xample: To add and delete the channels The binary code t otune thesub source toanNTSC Transmission [m] [b][] [Set ID] [ ][Data] [Cr]...