Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics. cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys- Unauthorized modification could void the user's tem of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
SAFETY IN 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.
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SAFETY IN WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical Never touch this apparatus or antenna during a shock, do not expose this product to rain, moisture thunder or lighting storm. or other liquids. Do not touch the TV with wet sure hands.
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ANTENNAS Cleaning When cleaning, unplug the power cord and scrub Outdoor antenna grounding gently with a soft cloth to prevent scratching. Do not If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precau- spray water or other liquids directly on the TV as tions below.
OF THiS TV FOR LCD TV On Disposal If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a a. The fluorescent lamp used in this product con- small "flicker" when it is turned on. This is normal, tains a small amount of mercury. there is nothing wrong with TV.
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M4xL22 Torx plus Protective Bracket and Bolt for Star head screw Power Cord (Refer to p.Z 15) (This feature is not available for all models.) (Refer to R12-13, Cable Holder 75 ohm Round Cable D-sub 15 Pin Cable (Except 42PX8DC) (Except 42PG60C/65C) (Except 42PG60C/65C)
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PREPARATION 32LX5DC*, 32LX50C* Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red when the TV is in standby mode. Illuminates green when the TV is switched ON/OFF Button INPUT Button MENU Button ENTER Button VOLUME Buttons CHANNEL Buttons 32/37/42LGSOOH CHANNEL Buttons Intelligent Sensor Adjusts picture according...
PREPARATION BACK COVERFORWIREARRANGEMENT ,,,IHere shown may be somewhat different from your TV. (This feature is not available for all models.) Connect the cables as necessary. To connect an additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Secure the power cable with the PROTECTIVE BRACKET and the screw as shown.
STAND INSTALLATION 32/3 7/42LGSooH BACK COVERFORWIRE Carefully place the TV screen side down on a cush- ioned surface to protect the screen from damage. ARRANGEMENT Connect the cables as necessary. To connect additional equipment, see the EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section. Secure the power cable with the PROTECTIVE BRACKET/Screw or PLUG IN TYPE HOLDER...
ATTACHINGTHE TV TO A WALL This feature is not available for all models. 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.
PREPARATION ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK ,,,IHere shown may be somewhat different from your TV. The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially caus- ing injury or damaging the product. 32/37/42LC5DC*, 32/37/42LC50C*, 42LB5DC, 42LB50C...
32/37/42LGSOOH Stand 1-Screw (provided as parts of the product) Desk VESAWALLMOUNTING This product accepts a VESA-compliant mounting interface pad. (optional) There 4 threaded holes are available for attaching the bracket. 01_ This feature is not available for all models. 52LC5DC*, 52LC50C*, 52LX5DC*, 200 •...
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 01_ To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. 01_ This part of external equipment setup mainly use picture for LCD TV(Except 32/37/42LGSOOH) models. HD RECEIVERSETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external...
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EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP When connecting HDM[ cable 1. How to connect Connect the digital set-top box to HDMI/DVI 1 (DVI) or 2 jack on the set. No separated audio connection is necessary. HDMI supports both audio and video. _> 2. How to use "O Turn on the digital set-top box.
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When connecting HDM[ to DVi cable 1. How to connect Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI/DVI IN 1 (DVI) or 2 jack on the set. output digital set-top jack Connect the audio of the box to the AUDIO IN (RGB,DVI) the set.
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP When connect+ng Component cable 1. How to connect Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 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 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. How to use 01_ T urn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.
EXTERNALEQUIPMENT SETUP 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 of time.
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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 with using the INPUT...
PC SETUP This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. When connecting D-sub 1Spin cable I. How to connect Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN jack on the set. Connect the PC audio output to the AUDIO...
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. In AV 1-2, Component, RGB, HDMI1/DVI, and HDMI2 TV INPUT...
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(Only 42PG60C, 42PG65C, 32/37/42LG500H models) MODE Select the remote's operating mode: TV, DVD, VCR (or STB). RATIO Change the aspect ratio. p.43-44 Select a closed caption. _ p.62 (*In DTV/CADTV mode _ p.63) THUMBSTICK Navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system set- (Up/Down/Left tings to your preference.
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 (b/l (or ON/OFF) button on the TV or press the POWER button on the remote control. Select the viewing source by using the INPUT(or TV INPUT)
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 • or v button to select the each menu. Press the• > button and then use•...
WATCHING TV/CHANNEL CONTROL CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (FZ 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 Press the MENU...
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 • or v button to select the SETUP menu. -r" <...
WATCHING TV/CHANNEL CONTROL Channel Editing A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel or off with ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List are displayed in black, and the channels deleted from Custom List are displayed in gray. Once a channel is high- lighted you can add or delete the channel by referring...
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 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. Press the MENU button and then use •...
CONTROL WATCHING DW (DOUBLE WINDOW) Double Window mode splits the screen into two images, allowing two picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. Watching Double Window Press the PIP button to access the sub picture. DW Mode PIP Off Selecting an Input Signal Source for Double...
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PICTURECONTROL TV Program Selection for PIP Use the PIP CH +/- button to select a channel for the sub picture. The selected channel number is displayed just below the input source of main picture. Swapping the PIP / Double Window "0 Repeatedly, use the SWAP or PIP SWAP button to switch the main and sub pictures.
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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PICTURECONTROL Horizon The screen size is, more enlarged at both sides, to create a spectacular view. "O Zoom Choose Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture without any alteration. However,the top and bottom portions of the picture will be cropped. Zoom Choose Zoom 2 when you want the picture to be altered, both vertically...
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 are preset for the opti- mum picture quality at the factory...
PICTURECONTROL 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. When selecting EZ Picture (User 1 and User 2), you can choose the Color Temperature.
MANUAL PICTURE ADJUSTMENT EZ Picture - User Mode Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference viewing situations. This feature operate only if the EZ Picture set User 1 or User 2. Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
PICTURECONTROL 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 • or v button to select the VIDEO menu. "O Press the •...
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.
PICTURECONTROL ADVANCED - CINEMA MODE 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 feature operates...
LEVEL ADVANCED- BLACK (DARKNESS) Adjusting contrast and the brightness of the screen using the black level of the screen. This feature operates only in AVl, AV2, HDMI1/DVl, HDMI2mode. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the VIDEO menu.
PICTURECONTROL PICTURERESET Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset values. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the VIDEO menu. Press the• or > button and then use• or•...
METHOD IMAGE STICKING MINIMiZATtON(ISM) A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed the screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image. Use our unique method to minimize any fixed image on the screen. Press the MENU button and then use •...
SOUND AUTO VOLUME LEVELER(EZ SOUNDRITE) Scans for changes in sound levels during commercials, then adjusts sound match specified audio level. SoundRite makes sure that the volume level remains consis- tent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program.
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 &LANGUAGE CONTROL SOUND SETTING ADJUSTMENT - USERMODE Adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the AUDIO menu. Pressthe• or > button and then use• or•...
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the• > button and then use• or•...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL TV SPEAKERSON/OFF SETUP Turn the TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the AUDIO menu. Press the• or > button and then use• or•...
STEREO/SAP BROADCAST SETUP This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Secondary Audio Program) that accompanies the stereo pro- gram 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.
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. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the AUDIO menu.
ON-SCREEN MENUS LANGUAGE SELECTION The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected lan- guage. First select your language. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the OPTION menu. Press the• or >...
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION / TEXT Analog Broadcasting System Captions Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. Analog caption displays information at 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...
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. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the OPTION menu.
SOUND &LANGUAGE CONTROL CAPTION OPTIONS Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the OPTION menu. Press the • > button and then use• or•...
TiME SETTING CLOCK SETTING Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. 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.
TIME SETTING Manual Clock Setup If the current time setting is wrong, reset the clock manually. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the TIME menu. Press the • or > button and then use • or •...
AUTO ON/OFF TIMER SETTING 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.
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 • or v button to select the TIME menu. Press the•...
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,...
EEN ADJUSTMENT AUTO CONFIGURE (RGB [PC] MODE ONLY) Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. Although the image is still not correct, your set is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Press the MENU button and then use • or •...
MANUAL CONFIGURE If the picture isn't clear after auto adjustment and especial- ly if characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually. This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC, RGB-DT_, Component 480p/720p/1080i, HDM1480p/720p/1080i. The Phase, Clock functions work in the following mode: RGB-PC mode.
SCREENADJUSTMENT SELECTING XGA MODE To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of XGA mode. This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC mode. If you select the 1600x1200, 1920x1200 resolution, uXGA mode is displayed. Press the MENU button and then use •...
INITIALIZING (RESETTO ORIGINAL FACTORYSETTINGS) This function operates in current mode. To initialize the adjusted value. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the SCREEN menu. Press the • > button and then •...
PARENTALC 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.
Set Password Change the password by inputting a new password twice. For Canada For USA After inputting the password, use the • or • or v button to choose Set password. Press the • > button and then choose any 4 digits for your new password.
PARENTALCONTROL/RATINGS CHANNEL BLOCKING For USA For Canada 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 • or ^ or v button to choose Block Channel.
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.
PARENTALCONTROL/RATINGS 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...
TV Rating English - for CANADA 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...
APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING I,I,I 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 -).
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Press the VOL or VOLUME button. mini Sound muted? Press MUTE button. mini Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast. mmff Are the audio cables installed properly? mini Adjust Balance in menu option. mmff A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise...
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 off your screen for a while.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Width x Height x Depth (inches/mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Without Stand 2Z6 pounds / 12.5 kg 36.5 x 2Z4 x 10.4 inches Width x Height x Depth With Stand 926.8 x 695.8 x 264.6 (inches/mm) ..................Without Stand 926.8 x 629.8...
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, turn on the device...
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SET [D Use this function to specify a TV ID number. Press the MENU button and then use • or • or v button to select the OPTION menu. Press the• or > button and then use • or• ^ or v button to select Set ID.
[R CODES Discrete IR Code TV INPUT Remote control Button (s..dels) INPUT Remote Control Button (TV Input Selection) POWER Remotecont_l Button (PowerOn/Off) MULTI Remote Control Button (some mode!s) (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) Number Key 0-9 Remote control Button _ (Dash)Remote...