LG 15LA6R User manual

LCD
Color
Television
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read this manual
carefully
before
operating your
set.
Retain
it
for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the back cover and
quote
this infor-
mation to
your
dealer when
you
require
service.
MODELS: 15LA6R
20LA6R
Internet Home
Page
:
http://www.lge.com
http://www.lg.ca
P/NO :
3828TUL283A(0411-REV00)
Printed in Korea

Warning
2
W
Warning
arning
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).
NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The
lightning
flash with arrowhead
symbol,
within an
equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to
the
presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"
within the
product's
enclosure that
may
be of suffi-
cient
magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation
point
within an
equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of
important operating
and maintenance
(servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying
the
appli-
ance.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is
provided
to call the CATV
system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric
Code
(U.S.A.).
The code
provides guidelines
for
proper grounding
and,
in
particular, specifies
that the cable
ground
shall be connected to the
grounding system
of the
building,
as close to the
point
of the cable
entry
as
prac-
tical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This
equipment
has been tested and found to
comply
with the limits for a Class B
digital
device,
pursuant
to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection against
harmful interference in
a residential installation. This
equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy
and,
if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions,
may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However,
there is no
guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular
installation. If this
equipment
does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception,
which can be determined
by turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the user is
encouraged
to
try
to correct the interference
by
one or more of the
following
measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the
receiving
antenna.
-
Increase the
separation
between the
equipment
and receiver.
-
Connect the
equipment
into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an
experienced
radio/TV technician for
help.
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:
LG Electronics
U.S.A.,
Inc.
1000
Sylvan
Avenue,
Englewood
Cliffs,
NJ 07632
Phone: [phone]
http://www.lgusa.com
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CAUTION

3
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.
CAUTION
:
These
servicing
instructions are for use
by qualified
service
personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric
shock,
do not
perform
any servicing
other than that contained in the
operating
instructions unless
you
are
qualified
to do so.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2.
Keep
these instructions.
3. Heed all
warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this
apparatus
near water.
6. Clean
only
with a
dry
cloth.
7. Do not block
any
of the ventilation
openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near
any
heat sources such as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the
safety purpose
of the
polarized
or
grounding type plug.
A
polarized plug
has two blades with one wider
than the other. A
grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third
prong
is
provided
for
your safety.
When the
provided plug
does not fit into
your
outlet,
consult an electrician for
replacement
of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the
power
cord from
being
walked on or
pinched particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and the
point
where
they
exit from the
apparatus.
11.
Only
use the attachments / accessories
specified by
the manufacturer.
Safety
Instructions
Safety
Instructions

4
Safety
Instructions
Safety
Instructions continued
Safety
Instructions continued
12. Use
only
with a
cart, stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or table
specified by
the
manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus.
When a
cart is
used,
use caution when
moving
the cart /
apparatus
combination to avoid
injury
from
tip-over.
13.
Unplug
this
apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for
long periods
of time.
14. Refer all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel. Servicing
is
required
when the
apparatus
has been
damaged
in
any
way,
such as
power supply
cord or
plug
is
damaged, liquid
has been
spilled
or
objects
have fallen into the
apparatus,
the
apparatus
has been
exposed
to rain or
moisture,
does not
operate normally,
or has been
dropped.
On
Disposal
a. The fluorescent
lamp
used in this
product
contains a small amount of
mercury.
b. Do not
dispose
of this
product
with
general
household waste.
Disposal
of this
product
must be carried out in accordance to the
regulations
of
your
local
authority.

5
Contents
Warnings.....................................2
SafetyInstructions.............................3~4
Introduction
Controls...............................6
ConnectionOptions......................7
RemoteControlKeyFunctions.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation
Accessories............................9
KensingtonSecuritySystem................9
InstallationInstruction......................10
External
Equipment
Connections ......... .11~14
AntennaConnection.....................11
VCRSetup............................12
CableTVSetup........................12
ExternalA/VSourceSetup................12
DVDSetup............................13
DTVSetup............................13
UsingHeadphones......................13
PCSetup.............................14
Operation
PCMenuOptions.........................15
TVOperationOverview....................16
MenuLanguageSelection..................16
Channel Menu
Options
Memorizing
the Channels with EZ Scan . . . . . .17
Add/Delete Channels with Manual
Program
. . .17
FavoriteChannelsSetup..................17
Picture Menu
Options
EZVideo.............................18
Manual Picture Control
(User option)
. . . . . . . .18
Sound Menu
Options
EZAudio.............................19
EqualizerAdjustments...................19
AVL(AutoVolumeLeveler)................19
SoundBalance.........................19
Stereo/SAPBroadcastsSetup
. . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Time Menu
Options
AutoClockSetup.......................20
ManualClockSetup.....................20
On/OffTimerSetup.....................21
SleepTimerSetup......................21
AutoOff..............................21
Special
Menu
Options
ClosedCaptions........................22
Caption/Text...........................23
Captions..............................23
KeyLock.............................23
LockOptions............................24
LockMenuSetup.......................25
Maintenance.................................26
ProductSpecifications.........................26
TroubleshootingChecklist......................27
Contents
Contents

6
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Controls
Controls
Remote Control Sensor
Power/Standby
Indicator
Glows red in
Standby
mode,
Glows
green
when the TV is turned on.
Side Control Panel
Side Control Panel
CH
VOL
MENU
ENTER
ON/OFF
TV
VIDEO
/I
Channel Buttons
Volume Buttons
Enter Button
Menu Button
TV/Video
Button
On/Off Button

7
Introduction
-
This manual
mainly explains
the features for the 15LA6R.
Connection
Options
Connection
Options
15LA6R
15LA6R
20LA6R
20LA6R
AC
Input
S-Video
Input
Headphone
Jack
DVD/DTV
Input
Audio / Video
Input
Antenna
Input
*
Kensington Security
System
Connector
(Refer
to
P.9)
20LA6R
15LA6R
PC sound
Input
AC
Input
PC
Input
Service Jack

8
Introduction
-
When
using
the remote
control,
aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
power
mute
tv/video multimedia mts
fcr
ch
ch
vol
enter
123
456
789
0
vol
exit menu
audio
flashbk cc
sleep
video
mute
Switches the sound on or off.
enter
ch D
/
E
(Channel button)
vol
F
/
G
(Volume button)
power
mts
(Refer
to
p.19)
exit
menu
multimedia
Selects:
TV,
Component
or
PC(only 15LA6R)
mode.
video
(Refer
to
p.18)
sleep
(Refer
to
p.21)
flashbk
Press the
flashbk
button to return to
the last channel
you
were
watching.
audio
(Refer
to
p.19)
cc
(Refer
to
p.23)
tv/video
Selects:
TV, Video, S-Video,
Component
or
PC(only
15LA6R)
mode.
fcr
(Refer
to
p.17)
number buttons
?
Open
the
battery compartment
cover on the back side and
insert the batteries with correct
polarity.
?
Install two 1.5V batteries of AAA
type.
Don't mix used batteries
with new batteries.
Installing
Batteries
Installing
Batteries
Remote Control
Key
Functions
Remote Control
Key
Functions

9
Installation
Installation
Installation
Owner 's Manual
1.5V
1.5V
AAA Batteries Power Cord
Remote Control
power
mute
tv/video multimedia mts
fcr
ch
ch
vol
enter
123
456
789
0
vol
exit menu
audio
flashbk cc
sleep
video
NOTES
a. If the TV feels cold to the
touch,
there
may
be a small "flicker" when when it is turned on.
This is
normal,
there is
nothing wrong
with TV.
b. Some minute dot defects
may
be visible on the
screen,
appearing
as
tiny
red,
green,
or blue
spots.
However,
they
have no
adverse effect on the monitor's
performance.
c. Avoid
touching
the LCD screen or
holding your finger(s) against
it for
long periods
of time.
Doing
so
may produce
some
temporary
distortion effects on the screen.
K
K
Kensington Security System
Kensington Security System
Accessories
Accessories
-
The TV is
equipped
with a
Kensington Security System
connector
on the back
panel.
Connect the
Kensington Security System
cable
as shown below.
-
For the detailed installation and use of the
Kensington Security
System,
refer to the user's
guide provided
with the
Kensington
Security System.
For further
information,
contact
http://www.kensington.com,
the
internet
homepage
of the
Kensington company. Kensington
sells
security systems
for
expensive
electronic
equipment
such as note-
book PCs and LCD
projectors.
-
Note: The
Kensington Security System
is an
optional accessory.
PC
Signal
Cable
(15LA6R Only)
PC Sound Cable
(15LA6R Only)
Tie Bands
-
Arrange
the wires
with the tie bands.
15LA6R
20LA6R

10
Installation
W
W
ire Holders
ire Holders
Adjusting
the
Adjusting
the
TV V
TV
Viewing
iewing
Angle
Angle
Installation Instruction
Installation Instruction
-
Thread,
then
pull
the wires
through
the hole on the TV stand.
K
-
You can
adjust
the vertical
angle
of the TV between -3° and 12°.
Rear
Rear
A/V Cover
A/V Cover
*
The connection
panel
is hidden behind the A/V cover.
a. Remove the cover.
b. Install wires as
necessary.
c. Reinstall the cover.
Align
the holes on the TV back
panel
with the two tabs on the rear A/V
cover as shown.
d. Close cover.
0°
Approx.
-3°
Approx.
12°