Page 1 Lifds Good LCD TV OWNER'S MANUAL 32LH40 37LH55 32CL40 37LH40 42LH55 42CL40 42LH40 47LH55 47CL40 47LH40 55LH55 SSLH40 32LH41 S5LH400C 37LH41 42LH41 47LH41 SSLH41 Please read this manual your set and retail The mode the TV is located of the TV. ould you ever need service.
Page 2: Warning / Caution
LG Electronics. of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry Unauthorized modification could void user's as practical. authority...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience Keep these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from Heed all warnings. the apparatus. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
Page 4 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a thunder or lighting storm. shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet hands.
Page 5 ANTENNAS Ventilation Outdoor antenna grounding Install your TV where there is proper ventila- tion. Do not install in a confined space such as If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow a bookcase. Do not cover the product with precautions below. An outdoor antenna system cloth or other...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION ......2 Channel Setup - Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) ......48 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......3 - Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) ..49 FEATURE OF THIS TV ....... 8 - Channel Editing ........Channel List ............ Favorite Channel Setup / Favorite Channel List..
Page 7 Troubleshooting ..........AutoVolume L eveler (Auto Volume) ....82 Maintenance ..........Clear V oice II ..........Product Specifications ........Preset Sound Setting (Sound M ode) ....84 IRCodes ............Sound Setting A djustment - UserMode ... 85 External Control T hrough R S-232C ....116 Balance .
Page 8: Feature Of This Tv
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound CLEAR best their LG HDTV has to offer. human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue CALIBRATE LIKE A PRO: Sophisticated and detailed VOICE audible when background noise swells.
Page 9: Accessories
D-sub 15 pin Cable (Except 55LH40, 55LH41, (Except 47/55 LH40, 47/55 LH41, 55LH55, 55LH400C) 47/55LH55, 55LH400C) Protection Cover Screw for stand fixing Bolts for stand assembly (Refer to R22) (Refer to P.16) (Except 47CL40) (Except...
Page 10: Frontpanelinformation
PREPARATION FRONTPANELINFORMATION _ Image shown may differ from your TV. 32/37/42/47/55LH40, 32/37/42/47/55LH41,37/42/47/55LH55, 55LH400C © CHANNEL (A,T) Buttons VOLUME (+,-) Buttons ENTER Button SPEAKER MENU Button INPUT Button Remote Control Sensor, Intelligent Sensor POWER Button Adjusts picture according the surrounding conditions...
Page 11 32/42/47CL40 © CHANNEL ( ^, v ) Buttons (+,-) Buttons SPEAKER ENTER Button Button Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according to the Button surrounding conditions Power/Standby Indicator llluminates red in standby mode. llluminates blue when the set is switched on. Remote Control Sensor POWER Button...
Page 12: Back Panelinformation
PREPARATION BACK PANELINFORMATION ,,,IImage shown may differ from your TV. "O © _iii_i_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _i!ii!_ii_ii:iiiiil...
Page 13 © O AV (Audio/Video) RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT Analog composite connection. Supports standard Used by third party devices. definition video only (480i). This port is used for Service or Hotel mode. COMPONENT @ HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI Digital Connection. Analog Connection.
Page 14: Stand Instruction
PREPARATION STAND INSTRUCTION (For 32/42/47CL40) ,,,IImage shown may differ from your TV. INSTALLATION (Onty 32/42CL40) 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 by using the 4 screws supplied.
Page 15 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. © Loose the bolts from TV. Detach the stand from TV. PROTECTION COVER After removing stand, install included protection cover over the hole for the stand. Press the PROTECTION COVER into the TV...
Page 16 STAND INSTRUCTION (For 32/37/42/47/55LH40, 32/37/42/47/55LH41,37/42/47/55LH55, 55LH400C) _ Image shown may differ from your TV. "O INSTALLATION (Except 55LH40, 55LH41,55LH55, 55LH400C) Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from © damage. Assemble the TV as shown.
Page 17 DETACHMENT Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cushioned surface to protect the screen from © damage. Loose the bolts from TV. iii_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii!_i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiii ....... !_i_i!i_iljjjjjii!iiii_iiii_ii_'_' iii_iiiiiiiiiiii!!iiZiiiiiiiiiii_i_ii!_i,i_ '_'_' Detach the stand from TV. PROTECTION COVER After removing stand, install included protection cover...
Page 18: Vesawall Mounting
If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. We recommend that you use an LG brand wall mount when mounting the TV to a wall. r'rl LG recommends...
Page 19: Cablemanagement
CABLEMANAGEMENT ,,,IImage shown may differ from your TV. For 32/42/47CL40 onnect the cables as necessary....To connect additional equipment, see the © EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP ut the cables inside the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP and snap it closed.
Page 20 PREPARATION CABLE MANAGEMENT _ Image shown may differ from your TV. For 32/37/42/47/55LH40, 32/37/42/47/55LH41,37/42/47/55LH55, 55LH400C Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the © EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Install the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP shown. CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP ut the cables inside the CABLE MANAGEMENT CLIP and snap it closed.
Page 21: Desktop Pedestalinstallation
DESKTOP PEDESTALINSTALLATION ,,,IImage shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. I'r'l 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches © SWIVELSTAND 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.
Page 22: Attaching The Tv To A Desk
ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK (Except 47/55LH40, 47/55LH41,47/55LH55, 47CL40, 55LH400C) The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially causing injury or damaging the product. Stand 1-Screw (provided as parts of the product)
Page 23: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Preventfalling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand
SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENTFALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount). ""_ 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.
Page 24: Antenna Or Cable Connection
PREPARATION ,,,ITo prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. ""_ Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections.
Page 25: Hd Receiversetup
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP ,,,_ T o prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. ,,,iImage shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVERSETUP This TV can receive digital over-the-air/digital cable signals without an external digital set-top...
Page 26 EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI IN 1, 2, 3, or 4 jack on the TV. No separate audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. "O 2. How to use 01_ Turn on the digital set-top box.
Page 27 DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVl IN 1,2, or 3 jack on the TV. Connect the digital set-top box audio output to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVl) jack on the TV.
Page 28: Dvd Setup
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the "0 COMPONENT...
Page 29 Composite (RCA) Connection 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and DVD. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red) -..j 2. How to use 01_ Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. 01_ Select the AV1 or AV2 input source on the TV using the...
Page 30: Vcr Setup
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP VCR SETUP Antenna Connection 1. How to connect Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to the ANTENNA/CABLE IN sock- et on the TV. Connect antenna cable antenna in socket of the VCR. Wall Jack "0 2.
Page 31 Composite (RCA) Connection 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 Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) Select the AVl input source on the TV using the INPUT...
Page 32: Othera/V Sourcesetup
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP OTHERA/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 "0 01_ S elect the AV2 input source on the TV using...
Page 33: Pc 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 1. How to connect I'i"l I""i'l onnect the VGA output of the PC to the RGB (PC) jack on the TV.
Page 34 EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP DVI to HDMI Connection 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI/DVI IN 1,2, or 3 jack on the TV. Connect PC audio output to the AUDIO (RGB/DVl) jack on the TV. "O 2.
Page 35 r"- £) Supported Display Specifications (RGB-PC, HDMI-PC) 31.468 70.09 31.469 70.08 31.469 59.94 37.879 60.31 48.363 60.00 47.776 59.87 47.712 60.015 63.981 60.02 75.00 60.00...
Page 36 EXTERNALEQUIPMENT 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. You can use this function only when the PC resolution is set to 1024X768, 1280X768 or 1360X768.
Page 37 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. Select PICTURE. 01_ I f the position of the image is still not Select Screen (RGB-PC).
Page 38 EXTERNALEQUIPMENT 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. Select PICTURE. _ Position: This function is to adjust pic- ture to left/right...
Page 39 Screen Reset (Reset to original factory values) Returns Position, Size, and Phase to the default factory settings. This feature operates only in RGB-PC mode. Select PICTURE. Select Screen (RGB-PC). Select Reset. Select Yes.
Page 40: Usb Connection
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP USB CONNECTION l'rl l'rl 1. How to connect Connect the USB device to the USB IN jack on the side of TV. 2. How to use mAfter connecting the USB IN jack, you use the USB func- tion. (_ p.60)
Page 41: Audio Out Connection
AUDIO OUT CONNECTION Send the TV's audio to external audio equipment via the Audio Output port. If you want to enjoy digital broadcasting through 5.1 -channel speakers, connect the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the back of TV to a Home Theater (or amp).
Page 42: Remote Control Functions
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. RATIO Changes the aspect ratio. _ p.68 SLEEP Select the amount of time before your TV turns off auto- matically.
Page 43 THUMBSTICK Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings to your preference. (Up/Down/Left Right/ENTER) RETURN Allows the user to move return one step in an interactive application or other user interaction function. INFO Displays channel information at the top of the screen. _ p.53 -r"...
Page 44: Turning On Tv
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL TURNING ON THE TV First, connect power cord correctly. And switch the AC power control switch on TV (Except 52/42/47(::140)o At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. 01_ In standby mode to turn TV on, press the _/I , INPUT, CH (AT or A v ) button on the TV or press the...
Page 45: Initial Setting
INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when pur- chasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be acti- vated from the user menus.
Page 46: On-Screenmenusselection
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL ON-SCREENMENUSSELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. -r" < -r" > _iiiii!!_iiiiililiiiiiiiiililililililililililililililililililiiiiiiiiiii _ii ¸iiiii_ii_i!!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!_iiiii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_i_i_i_i_ _!_:i_!_i_!_i_!i1!1__!!!!i iii_iii_z_Z_Z_Z_Z_i_i!_i_i_ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ii_i_i_i!i_i!_i_i_i!i!!i_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ii_ I i!_i!_i!_!_____!__________________________ For USA For Canada Display each menu. Select a menu item.
Page 47: Quick Menu
QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently. Aspect Ratio: Selects your desired picture format. Picture Mode: Selects factory preset...
Page 48: Channelsetup
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNELSETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. Run this function if you change your residence or move the TV. Also, make sure to run this function with the antenna connected...
Page 49: Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning)
Add/Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) When selecting DTV or CADTV input signal, you can view the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the qual- ity of the signal being received. -r" < -r" > Select CHANNEL. H The TV will ask for a password if parental control been activated...
Page 50: Channel Editing
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing The channels in the Channel Edit List are displayed in black and the channels deleted from the Channel Edit List are displayed in blue. When a channel number is deleted, it means that you will be unable to select it using CH ^ v button during TV viewing.
Page 51: Channel List
CHANNEL LIST You can check which channels are stored in the memory by displaying the channel list. This padlock is displayed when the channel is locked with parental control. -r" < Displaying Channel List > Display the Channel List. © Selecting a channel in the channel list ©...
Page 52: Favorite Channel Setup / Favorite Channel List
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL FAVORITECHANNEL SETUP Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels. To tune to a favorite channel, press the FAV (Favorite) button repeatedly.
Page 53: Briefinformation
BRIEFINFORMATION Brief Info shows the present screen information. Show the Brief Info on the screen. Return to TV viewing. ¢h -r" < > © @ Program title Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio services. Use © the Q.MENU menu to select wanted Audio.
Page 54: Input List
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL INPUT LIST Only these input signals which are connected to a TV can be activated and selected..Select the desired input source. You can also select the desired input source in the INPUT menu. TV]'1 AVl].[ AV2 l.[Com onentl].[Com onent -r"...
Page 55: Input Label
INPUT LABEL This indicates which device is connected to which input port. -r" < > With using OPTION menu With using INPUT button Select OPTION. Select the source. Select Input Label. Select the label. Select the source. Return to the _revious menu. Select the label.
Page 56: Av Mode
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL AV MODE AV Mode toggles through preset Video and Audio settings. 0_, I f you select "Cinema" in AV mode, Cinema will be selected both for "PIC- TURE menu - Picture Mode" and "AUDIO menu - Sound Mode" respectively. 01_ I f you select "Off"...
Page 57: Key Lock
KEY LOCK The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off.
Page 58: Simplink
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL C,_ImPLInK SIMPLINK allows you to control and play other AV devices connected with HDMI cable without additional cables and settings. This TV may work with devices with HDMI-CEC support, but only devices with _,mpLinK logo are fully supported. SIMPLINK can be turned on and off in the user menus.
Page 59 SIMPLINK Functions Direct Play: After connecting AV devices to the TV, you can directly control the devices and play media with- out additional settings. _Select AV device: Enables you to select one of the AV devices connected to TV. Disc playback: Control connected AV devices by pressing the ^ v <...
Page 60: Entry Modes
ENTRY MODES When you connect a USB device, this pop up menu is displayed automatically. When the Pop Up menu does not appear, you can select Photo List or Music List in the USB menu. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder.
Page 61: Photolist
PHOTOLIST You can view .JPG files from USB storage devices. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported photo file: *.JPG You can play JPG files only. Only baseline scan is supported amongJPG. Available JPG size (width x height, pixel): 64 x 64 - 15360 x 8640 Screen Components Select Photo...
Page 62 Photo Selection and Popup Menu ct% Exit ._Navigation Popup Menu Page Change Mark When you select a file (not folder), this PopUp menu is displayed. _, Vie_. Display the selected item. _, Mark All: Mark all photos on the screen. _, Unmark All: Deselect all marked photos.
Page 63 Full Screen Menu You can change the Photo List view so that it fills the screen. More operations are available in full screen mode. _:_Navigation _;PopupMenu PageChange Mark (_% Exit _2Navigation _PopupMenu PageChange Mark o_a Exit The aspect ratio of a photo may change the size of the photo displayed...
Page 64 Select the Slideshow, BGM, (Rotate), Delete, Option, or Hide. m Use A v < > button to select and control the menu on the full_sized screenl _ Slideshow: Selected photos are displayed during slide show. If no photo is selected, all photos in the cur- rent folder are displayed during slide show.
Page 65: Music List
MUSIC LIST You can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files from a USB storage device. This TV cannot play back copy-protected files. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. Supported music file: *.MP3 Bit rate range 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps •...
Page 66 Music Selection and Popup Menu _, Play (During stop): Play the selected music. Once a song finishes playing, the next selected one will be played. When there are no selected musics to play, the next one in the current fold- er will be played.
Page 67 The play information box (as shown below) will automatically move across the screen when there is no user input to pre- vent a fixed image remaining on the screen for a extended period of time. o_NOTE ,_When music is playing, _ is displayed in front of the music play time.
Page 68: Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control
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 HDMI/RGB-PC input source use 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. But you can select all aspect ratios in HDMI-PC 1920X1080 input.
Page 69 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear pro- Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture portion to fill the entire screen. with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. Zoom Just Scan Normally the edges of video signals are cropped Choose Zoom when you want to view the picture 1-27o.
Page 70: Picture Wizard
PICTURECONTROL PICTURE WIZARD This feature lets you adjust the picture quality of the original image. Use this to calibrate the screen quality by adjusting the Black and White Level etc. You can calibrate the screen quality by easily following each step. When you adjust the image to Low, Recommended or High,...
Page 71 Adjust Horizontal Sharpness. Select input source to apply the © settings. © Save. Adjust Vertical Sharpness. Finish the Picture Wizard. 01_ I f you stop the setting before the final step, the changes will not be saved to the TV. 0_Once the Picture Wizard sets the pic-...
Page 72: Presetpicture Settings (Picture Mode)
PICTURECONTROL PRESETPICTURE SETTINGS (PICTURE MODE) There are factory presets for picture settings available in the user menus. You can use a preset, change each setting manually, or use the Intelligent Sensor. /iiiF _¸_¸_¸_i_i_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!_iii!i_iji_i_ii_iiiiiiiiii_ii_iiiIi!i!ii!iiii]ii!iii_iiiii_iiiiii_iiiii_iiIi_iiIi_giiiiiii!iiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_iI_iiiiiii [[[[[[[[[ [ [[[[ [[[[[ [[[[ [ [[[[[[[ [[[[ [[[['[[ [[[[ [[[[ ..
Page 73: Manual Picture Adjustment- Usermode
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT- USERMODE Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. Select PICTURE. "O When adjusting Energy Saving, Backlight function is disabled. Select Picture Mode. Backlight: This function adjusts brightness of LCD panel, to control © brightness of the screen.
Page 74: Picture Improvement Technology
PICTURECONTROL PICTURE IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY You can calibrate the screen for each Picture Mode or set the video value according to the special video screen. You can set the video seeing differently for each input. To reset to the factory default after making adjustments to each input...
Page 75: Expertpicture Control
EXPERTPICTURE CONTROL By segmenting categories, Expert1 and Expert2 provide more categories which users can set as they see fit, offering the optimal picture quality for users. This may also be used be a professional to help optimize the TV performance in the environment the TV is in.
Page 76 Makes video clips recorded in film look more natural by eliminating judder effect. ,,f_ DVD and Blu-ray movies are filmed at 24 frames per second. With LG Real Cinema, every frame is consistently processed 5 times in 1/24 of a second producing...
Page 77 Standard: Displays standard set of colors. Wide: Increase number of colors used. Maximize the utilization of color to increase color quality. Show clearer and distinctive yet natural edges in of the video. This function is enabled in "Picture Mode - Cinema, Expert".
Page 78: Energysaving
PICTURECONTROL ENERGYSAVING It reduces the TV's power consumption by lowering the backlight level. The default factory setting complies with the Energy Star requirements and is adjusted to the comfortable level to be viewed at home. You can increase the brightness of your screen by adjusting the Energy Saving level or by setting the Picture Mode.
Page 79: Picturereset
PICTURERESET Settings of the selected picture modes return to the default factory settings. "O Select PICTURE. Select Picture Reset. Select Yes. Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing.
Page 80: Power Indicator
PICTURECONTROL POWER INDICATOR- Except 32/42/47CL40 Adjust the power/standby indicator light of TV front. "O © Select OPTION. i_f_ S tandby Light: Determines whether set the indicator light on the front of the © TV to On or Off in standby mode. Select Power Indicator.
Page 81: Demo Mode
DEMO MODE Displays a slide show to explain the various feature of this TV. 01_ T his feature is disabled "Initial Select OPTION. Setting-Home Use". © Select Demo Mode. © Select On to show the various feature of the TV. Return to TV viewing.
Page 82: Auto Volume Leveler(Auto Volume)
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. Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, volume adjustment may be needed every time the channel is changed.
Page 83: Clear Voice Ii
CLEAR VOICE II By differentiating the human sound range from others, it improves the sound quality of voices. Select AUDIO. Select Clear Voice Select 0 n or Off. Adjustment for Clear Voice Level l'rl With selecting O n Select Level. Make appropriate adjustments.
Page 84: Preset Sound Setting (Sound M Ode)
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL PRESETSOUND 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. Select AUDIO. 01_ Standard, Music, Cinema, Sport, Game preset optimum...
Page 85: Sound Setting Adjustment- User Mode
SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT- USER MODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Select AUDIO. Make appropriate adjustments. Select Sound Mode. Return to the previous menu. Select Standard, Music, Return to TV viewing. Cinema, Sport, or Game. Select Treble or Bass.
Page 86: Balance
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL BALANCE Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. Select AUDIO. Select Balance. Make appropriate adjustments. l'rl Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
Page 87: Tvspeakers On/Offsetup
TV SPEAKERSONIOFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. In AV, Component, RGB and HDMI with HDMI to DVl cable, the TV speaker can be operational even when there is no video signal. If you wish to use an external Hi-Fi system or a SRS System, turn offthe TV's internal speakers.
Page 88: Audioreset
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL AUDIO RESET Settings of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory settings. Select AUDIO. Select Reset. l'rl Initialize the adjusted value. Return to TV viewing.
Page 89: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup
STEREO/SAP BROADCASTSETUP For Analog only: This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accom- panies the stereo program if the station transmits an additional sound signal. Mono sound is automatically used if the broadcast is only in Mono.
Page 90: Audiolanguage
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. [,_'[ [ [[[[ [ [[ [[ [[ [[[[[ Select OPTION. Select Audio Language.
Page 91: On-Screen Menus Language Selection
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. Select OPTION. Select Menu Language. l'rl Select your desired language. From this point on, the on-screen menus will be shown in the selected language. Return to the previous menu.
Page 92: Caption Mode
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION MODE Analog Broadcasting System Captions Captions are 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.
Page 93: Digital Broadcasting System Captions
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. This function in only available when Caption Mode is set On. Select OPTION.
Page 94: Caption Option
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. Select OPTION. 01_ Size: Set the word size. 010rl Font: Select a typeface for the text. Select Caption 0_Text Color:...
Page 95: Clock Setting
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.
Page 96: Manual Clock Setup
TIME SETTING Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. If this TV is unplugged once or turn off with the AC power control switch on the TV, reset the Clock function. Select TIME. Select Clock.
Page 97: Auto On/Off Time Setting
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.
Page 98: Sleeptimer Setting
TIME SETTING 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. Select TIME. 01_ T o cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off. Select Sleep Timer.
Page 99: Set Password & Lock System
PARENTALCONTROL / 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.
Page 100 PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS Lock System Enables or disables the blocking scheme you set up previously. Select LOCK. 01_ W hen you select O n, the Lock System is enable. Input the password. Select Lock System. Select On or Off. © Return to the previous menu.
Page 101 Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. Select LOCK. Input the password. Select Set Password. Choose any 4 digits for your new password. As soon as the 4 digits are entered, re-enter the same 4 digits on the Confirm. ©...
Page 105 TV Rating General- ForUSA Based on the ratings, blocks certain TV programs that you and your family do not want to view. Select LOCK. ,i_Age (applies to TV-G,TV-PG,TV-14,TV- MA). 01_ Dialogue-sexual dialogue (applies to Input the password. TV-PG,TV- 14). 01_ Language-adult language (applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA).
Page 106 PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS TV Rating English - For CANADA Selecting Canadian English rating system. Select LOCK. 0fu_ IfTV Rating-English or TV Rating- Input the password. French is locked, enter the password to unlocked it temporarily. 01_ E (Exempt) Select TV Rating-English. 01_ C (Children) 01_ C 8-1- (Children eight years and older)
Page 107 TV Rating French - For CANADA Selecting Canadian French rating system. 01_ E (Exempt) Select LOCK. 0,_ G (General) 0fu_ 8ans+ (General-Not convenient for lit- Input the password. tle children) 01_ 1 3ans+ (Not convenient for children 13 years and younger) Select TV Rating-French.
Page 108: Downloadable Rating
PARENTALCONTROL / RATINGS DOWNLOADABLE RATING This function is available only for digital channels. This function operates only when TV has received Regions Rating data. Based on rating table, your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Select LOCK.
Page 109: External Input Blocking
EXTERNAL INPUT BLOCKING Enables you to block an input. Select LOCK. Input the password. Select Input Block. Select input source. © © Select On or Off. Return to the previous menu. Return to TV viewing.
Page 110: Troubleshooting
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. Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -). Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc.
Page 111 Press the VOL or VOLUME button. Sound muted? Press MUTE button. Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. Are the audio cables installed properly? Adjust Balance in menu option. A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the product is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the product.
Page 112: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 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...
Page 113: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 31.6 x 23.0 x 8.8 inches 36.4 x 26.2 x 11.6 inches 40.7 x 28.3 x 11.6 inches 804.4 x 586.3 x 223.8 mm 924.7 x 666.7 x 296.2 mm 1036.0x721.3 x296.2mm 31.6 x 20.8 x 3.1 inches 36.4 x 23.6 x 3.5 inches 40.7 x 25.8 x 3.5 inches 804.4 x 529.2 x 81.0 mm...
Page 114 3Z0 x 26.1 x 11.6 inches 41.4 x 28.3 x 11.6 inches 1052.2 x 719.1 x 296.2 940.8 x 665.2 x 296.2 37.0 x 23.7 x 3.5 inches 41.5 x 25.8 x 3.5 inches 940.8 x 603.5 x 90.6 1052.2 x 65Z3 x 90.8 mm 35.9 Ibs / 16.3 kg 41.8 Ibs / 19.0 kg...
Page 115: Ircodes
IR CODES Discrete IR Code (TV Input Selection) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) FLASHBK Remote control Button MUTE Remote Control Button (AV1 input selection) VOL + Remote control Button Discrete IR Code VOL _ Remote Control Button (AV2 Input Selection) FAV/MARK Remote control Button...
Page 116: External Controlthroughrs-232C
EXTERNAL CONTROLTHROUGHRS-232C 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-232C control...
Page 117 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'. _> Select OPTION. 0101_ Real data mapping 0 : Step 0 Select Set ID.
Page 118 Command Reference List 00 - 01 00 ~ 64 02. Input Select (). p.119) 15. Bass 00 - 64 p.119) ance 04. Screen Mute (_ p.119) 1Z Color Temperature 00 - 02 05 _Vol 00 - 01 (_ p.120) 06. Volume Control 00 ~ 64 19.
Page 119 Power (Command: k a) You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control. To control Power On/Off of the TV. Transmission [k] [e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data] [Cr] Transmission[k] [a][] [Set!D][ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 00: Volume mute on (Volume off) Data 00: Power Off Data 01 :Power On Data 01: Volume mute off (Volume on)
Page 120 Sharpness (Command: k k) 1 7. Color Temperature (Command: k u) To adjust screen sharpness. To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust sharpness in the PICTURE menu. You can also adjust color temperature in the PICTURE menu. Transmission [k] [k][] [set ID][] [Data] [Cr] Transmission[k]...
Page 121 Data 5: The table a bove l ists t hebinary code w hich m ust be converted toHexadecimal before sending. For e xample: 21. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) The binary code t otune the sub source toanNTSC To add and delete the channels. cable c hannel is"1000 0001 "...
Page 122: Open Source License
OPEN SOURCE LICENSE- This feature is not available for all models. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc., 51 the program proprietary. To prevent this, we have made it clear Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 that any patent must be licensed for everyone's...
Page 123 b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alter- Program or any part there of, to be licensed as a whole at native is allowed only for noncommercial distribution...
Page 124 If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation any later version published by the Free Software Foundation. patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to If the program does not specify a version number of this patent issues), conditions are imposed...
Page 125 END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Also add information on how to contact you by electronic paper mail. How to apply these terms to your new programs If the program is interactive, make it output a short notice like this when it starts in an interactive mode: If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the great- est possible use to the public, the best way to achieve this is to Gnomovision...
Page 126 GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. To protect each distributor, we want to make it very clear that Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, 02110-1301 there is no warranty for the free library. Also, if the library is mod- Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies...
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