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ENER- GY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. LCD TV MODEL: 26LC2D OWNER’S MANUAL http://www.lg.ca Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set.
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 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 specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa- ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Contents Contents 10~11 Remote Control Key Function 16~17 18~19 External 20~21 Equipment Connections 24~26 Basic operation Setup Menu Options 33~34 Video Menu Options Audio Menu Options Warning Safety Instructions Accessories / Optional Extras Controls Connection Options Attaching the TV to a wall Desktop Pedestal Installation Basic Connection Antenna or Cable Connection...
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Contents Time Menu Options Option Menu Features Lock Menu Options 47~48 49~53 54~55 57~58 59~60 Manual Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup On/Off Timer Setup Sleep Timer Auto Off Aspect Ratio Control Caption/Text Caption Option Parental Lock Setup External Control Device Setup IR Codes Programming the Remote Programming Codes...
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Introduction Introduction Accessories Accessories Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If any accessory is missing, please contact the dealer from where you purchased the product. User must use shield signal interface cable (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to maintain the standard compliance for the product.
Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator • illuminates red in standby • illuminates green when the set mode.
Connection Options Connection Options - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE RGB IN (PC) AUDIO IN REMOTE ANTENNA/ ANTENNA/ HDMI IN (RGB/DVI) CONTROL IN CABLE IN CABLE IN 1(DVI) ANTENNA/ CABLE IN RS-232C IN (CONTROL &...
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions TV INPUT In AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input sources, screen returns to the last TV channel. INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence: TV, AV1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2. (AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC , HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input sources are linked automatically, only if these are con- nected.)
Installation Installation Installation Attaching the TV to a wall Attaching the TV to a wall 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, poten- tially causing injury or damaging the product.
Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4inches on each side from the wall. CAUTION Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
Basic Connection Basic Connection Connect the cables as necessary. After connecting the cables neatly, arrange the cables to the Cable Holder. To connect an additional equipment, see the External equipment Connections section. Reinstall the CABLE MANAGEMENT as shown. Bundle the cables using the supplied twister holder.
External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connection. - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna Socket...
Installation - 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. When connecting with an antenna SERVICE SERVICE...
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AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO When connecting with an S-Video cable S-VIDEO OUT (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO OUTPUT SWITCH AUDIO UDIO VIDEO VIDEO DIGIT DIGITAL AL OPTICAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT UDIO OUT MONO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Do not connect to both Video and S-Video at the same time.
Installation When connecting with a S-Video cable DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 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. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
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When connecting with a component cable Connect the video outputs (Y, P Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the set. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. Select Component 1 input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control. - If connected to COMPONENT IN 2, select Component 2 input source.
Installation - 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. When connecting with a HDMI cable SERVICE SERVICE AUDIO IN...
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When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI IN 1 (DVI) jack on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the set-top box to the AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI) jack on the set. Turn on the digital set-top box.
Installation Camcorder Video Game Set AUDIO - The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT MONO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO UDIO S-VIDEO IN (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO External AV Source Setup Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV...
- Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port. VIDEO DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO CAUTION Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision. Digital Audio Output Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port.
Installation - 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 SERVICE SERVICE AUDIO IN HDMI IN HDMI IN (RGB/DVI) 1(DVI) ANTENNA/ ANTENNA/ CABLE IN CABLE IN (CONTROL &...
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1. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. 2. When Source Devices connected with HDMI/DVI Input, output PC Resolution (VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA), Position and Size may not fit to Screen.Press the ADJUST button to adjust the screen Position of TV SET and contact an PC graphics card service center.
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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. - After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality. * Adjustment for screen Resolution, Position, Size, and Phase INPUT MODE...
Operation Operation Basic operation Basic operation 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, INPUT, CH , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control . 2.
Operation On Screen Menus Selection and On Screen Menus Selection and 1. Press the MENU button and then 2. Press the button and then use EZ Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit DTV Signal Input Source Input Label Set ID Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating...
Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit DTV Signal Input Source Input Label Set ID - 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.
Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued EZ Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit DTV Signal Input Source Input Label Set ID - There are two different ways in order to add or delete scanned channels. One is "Custom List" and the other is "Favorite List"...
EZ Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit DTV Signal Input Source Input Label Set ID - Shows how strong your DTV sig- nal is and whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degrada- tion.
Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued EZ Scan Manual Scan Channel Edit DTV Signal Input Source Input Label Set ID - Sets a label to each input source or lets you skip the input source which is not in use when you press INPUT button.
ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options Auto Picture Control (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. set- Daylight, Normal, Night Time tings are preset for optimum picture quality at the factory and are not adjustable.
Operation ideo Menu Options continued ideo Menu Options continued Manual Color Temperature Control EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset - You can also adjust the detailed set tings (Red, Green, Blue) by selecting menu. User EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset User...
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EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset - XD is LG Electronic’s unique pic- ture improving technology to dis- play a real HD source through an advanced dig-ital signal processing algorithm. - When selecting EZ Picture options (Daylight, Normal and Night time), XD is automatically change to Auto.
Operation ideo Menu Options continued ideo Menu Options continued EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset - Set up the TV for the best picture appearance for viewing movies. When you operate 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 function is only available in...
EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original fac- tory preset values. Video Reset EZ Picture Color Temperature Advanced Video Reset Press the MENU button and then use Press the button and then use Press the...
Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language EZ Sound Balance TV Speaker - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. - 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.
Manual Sound Control ( Audio Language EZ Sound Balance TV Speaker - Adjust the sound in your prefer- ence and surrounded environ- ment. Normal Stadium News Music Theater User Selection ( ) leads you to the detailed setting screen. Press the MENU button and then use menu.
Operation Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued - Adjust the sound in your preference and surrounded environment. Audio Language EZ Sound Balance TV Speaker Press the MENU button and then use select the menu. Press the button and then use Press the button and then use appropriate adjustments.
ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off - If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off - The current time will be set auto- matically from a digital channel signal provided by the broadcast-...
Operation ime Menu Options continued ime Menu Options continued Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off - Timer function operates only if current time has been set. - Off-Timer function overrides On- Timer function if they are set both set to the same time.
Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off - If the TV is on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 minutes. Auto Off Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off...
Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Set by program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image. (4:3 4:3) Set By Program Choose 4:3 when you want to view a picture with an original 4:3 aspect ratio. 16:9 Adjust the picture horizontally, in a linear proportion to fill the entire screen.
* Analog Broadcasting System Captions Aspect Ratio Caption/Text Caption Option Language - Select a caption mode for dis- playing captioning information if provided on a program. - Analog caption displays informa- tion at any position on the screen. - Text displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data service.
Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Aspect Ratio Caption/Text Caption Option Language - Customize the DTV/CADTV cap- tions that appear on your screen. Caption Option Aspect Ratio Caption/Text Caption Option Language Press the MENU button and then use menu.
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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. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked.
Operation Lock System Set Password Block Channel Movie Rating TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General Input Block - Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is turned on.
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.
Reference Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a TV ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 51. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D D / E E 3.
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01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function.
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Reference 09. Color (Command2:i) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Video menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’. See page 51. Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
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18. Tune Command (Command: m a) G To tune channel to following physical/major/minor number Transmission [m][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data0][ ][Data1][ ][Data2][ ][Data3][ ][Data4][ ][Data5][Cr] Data 0: Physical Channel Number(Transmit by Hexadecimal code) NTSC air:02~45 NTSC cable: 01~87 ATSC air:02~45 ATSC cable:01~87 Data 1,Data 2: Major Channel Number(two part) or Channel Number(One part) Data1: High byte Data2: Low byte...
Reference IR Codes IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame • 1st frame Lead code custom code C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 •...
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Code (Hexa) Function INPUT TV INPUT MULTIMEDIA POWER POWER ON POWER OFF RATIO TIMER 10 ~ 19 Number Key 0~ 9 - (Dash) FLASHBK MUTE INFO ENTER MENU EZ SOUND EZ PIC EXIT ADJUST COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 RGB-PC HDMI1/DVI HDMI2 Ratio 4:3 Ratio 16:9...
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 INPUT MODE...
roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • 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 •...
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Reference • 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 •...
Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.
Operating Humidity Storage Temperature condition Storage Humidity • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. 26LC2D (26LC2D-UE) 26.8 x 21.6 x 9.2 inches 681.0 x 550.0 x 235.0 mm 26.8 x 19.3 x 4.7 inches 681.0 x 491.0 x 119.4 mm...