LG 23LX2R User manual

LCD
TV
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 information to
your
dealer
when
you require
service.
P/NO : 3828TUL321C
(0505-REV00)
Printed in Korea
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL: 23LX2R
Internet Home
Page
:
http://us.lge.com
http://www.lg.ca

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Warning
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
W
Warning
arning

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
3
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.
CAUTION
concerning
the
Power
Cord
Most
appliances
recommend
they
be
placed upon
a dedicated
circuit;
that
is,
a
single
outlet circuit which
powers only
that
appliance
and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the
specification page
of this owner's manual to be certain.
Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets,
loose or
damaged
wall
outlets,
extension
cords,
frayed power
cords,
or
damaged
or cracked wire insulation are
dangerous. Any
of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically
examine the cord of
your appliance,
and if its
appearance
indicates
damage
or
deterioration,
unplug
it,
discon-
tinue use of the
appliance,
and have the cord
replaced
with an exact
replacement part by
an authorized servicer.
Protect the
power
cord from
physical
or mechanical
abuse,
such as
being
twisted, kinked,
pinched,
closed in a
door,
or
walked
upon. Pay particular
attention to
plugs,
wall
outlets,
and the
point
where the cord exits the
appliance.

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Contents
After
reading
this
manual,
keep
it
handy
for future reference.
Warnings.....................................2
SafetyInstructions.............................3~4
Introduction
Controls...............................6
ConnectionOptions......................7
RemoteControlKeyFunctions.
. . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation
Accessories............................9
KensingtonSecuritySystem................9
Installation Instruction
ConnectionofTV.......................10
CableHolders..........................10
Swivelstand...........................10
External
Equipment
Connections
AntennaConnection.....................11
VCRSetup............................12
CableTVSetup........................12
ExternalA/VSourceSetup................13
DVDSetup............................13
DTVSetup............................14
PCSetup.............................14
Operation
TVOperationOverview....................15
MenuLanguageSelection..................15
Channel Menu
Options
Memorizing
the Channels with EZ Scan . . . . . .16
Add/Delete Channels with Manual
Program
. . .16
FavoriteChannelsSetup..................16
Picture Menu
Options
EZVideo.............................17
Manual Picture Control
(User option)
. . . . . . . .17
CinemaModeSetup.....................17
PictureFormat(ARC)....................17
Sound Menu
Options
EZAudio.............................18
EqualizerAdjustments...................18
AVL(AutoVolumeLeveler)................18
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
Logo.................................23
LockMenuOptions.......................24
LockMenuSetup.......................25
PCMenuOptions.........................26
Maintenance.................................27
ProductSpecifications.........................27
TroubleshootingChecklist......................28
Contents
Contents

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Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Controls
Controls
CH
VOL
ENTER
MENU
TV
VIDEO
CHANNEL
Buttons
VOLUME
Buttons
ENTER Button
MENU Button
TV·VIDEO
Button
ON/OFF
Button
Remote Control Sensor
Power/Standby
Indicator
Glows red in
Standby
mode,
Glows
green
when the TV is turned on.

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Introduction
1
AC INPUT
REMOTE CONTROL
JACK
UPGRADE PORT
JACK
DVI INPUT
(RGB INPUT)
COMPONENT1
(DVD/DTV IN)
((480i/480p/720p/1080i), Audio)
AUDIO/VIDEO
INPUT
PC SOUND INPUT
ANTENNA
INPUT
S-VIDEO INPUT
COMPONENT2 IN
(480i)
AUDIO INPUT
Connection
Options
Connection
Options

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Introduction
-
When
using
the remote
control,
aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
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
1,
Component
2 or
PC
mode.
VIDEO
(Refer
to
p.17)
SLEEP
(Refer
to
p.21)
FLASHBK
Press the FLASHBK button to
return to the last channel
you
were
watching.
AUDIO
(Refer
to
p.18)
CC
(Refer
to
p.22)
TV/VIDEO
Selects:
TV, Video, S-Video,
Component
1,
Component
2
or
PC
mode.
FCR
(Refer
to
p.16)
NUMBER
buttons
?
Open
the
battery compartment
cover on the back side and
insert the batteries with correct
polarity.
?
Use two 1.5V batteries of AAA
type.
Don't mix used batteries
with new batteries.
Remote Control
Key
Functions
Remote Control
Key
Functions
ARC
(Refer
to
p.17)
Installing
Batteries
Installing
Batteries

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Installation
Installation
Installation
Owner 's Manual
1.5V
1.5V
AAA Batteries
Power Cord Remote Control
DVI-D cable
(PC)
DVI to D-Sub cable
(PC)
Audio cable
(PC)
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.
Tie Holder
-
Arrange
the wires with
the tie Holder.
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.
Polishing
cloth

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Installation
Installation Instruction
Installation Instruction
Swivel stand
Swivel stand
-
The TV can be
conveniently
swivelled on its stand 30° to the left or
right
to
provide
the
optimum viewing angle.
Connection of
Connection of
TV
TV
Pull the back cover backside while
pushing
the two tabs and then lift it
up.
Connect the antenna cable to the socket marked +75 Ω on the back. For the best
reception
an
outdoor antenna should be used.
To connect an additional
equipment,
see the
External
Equipment
Connections
section.
Connect the
power
cord.
Close the back cover.
Cable Holders
Cable Holders
-
Thread,
then
pull
the cables
(except
the antenna
cable) through
the hole on the TV stand.
Arrange
the antenna cable
through
the
side hole as shown below.
1
2
34
5
1
24
5
~
Antenna cable