LG 26LC2D User manual

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MODEL: 26LC2D
OWNER'S MANUAL
Internet Home Page : h_p://www.lge.com
ENERGYSTAR is aset of power_saving
guidelines issued by the U.S
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),
As an ENI:;RGY STAR
Partaker LGE U. S. A.,Inc.
_ de_ermined _hat _his
Noduct meets _he ENER-
GY S_I)_\Rguidelines [br
energy efficiency.
Please read this manual _refully before operating your set,
Retain it for futu_ 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 : 38289U0527M (0611-REV02)
Printed in Korea

Warning
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WARNING"
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUAUFUED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, [s intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voffage" within the produ_'s enclosure that may _ of suffi_
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of e[ectdc shock to persons.
The exctamafJon point within an equi_atetaJ triangle is intended to _ert the user to the presence of
important opera, rig and maintenance (servicing) instrust[ons in the literature accompanying the appD
ance.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV |NSTALLER:
This reminder is providod to ca_l the CATV system insta_er's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Etectric
Code (USA) The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground sba_ be connected to the grounding system of the building_ as dose to the point of the cable entry as prac_
_caL
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the _imits for a Class B digite_ device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These _imits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu_ interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses _d can radiate radio frequency energy a_qd, if not
installed and used in accordance with the in_ructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference wilt not occur in a particular insteHation. If this equipment does
cause harmfu_ interference to radio or television recep#on, _ich 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 chants or modifications not expressly approved by the pa_ responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to _dify this product in any way without written authorization from LG Electronics Corporation.
Unauthorized modification could void the users authority to operate this product,
U.S.A. only
COMPUANCE:
The responsible party for this product's compliance is:
LG Electronics U,S.A., }nc.
1000 Sy_v_ Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Phone: [phone]
ht_4a:i/www.lgu_.com
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SafetyInstructions
In
WARNING •
To reduce the risk of fire or e_ric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Apparatus shall not be expo_ to dripping or splashing and no objects filled w_h liquid, such as vases, shaJ_be placed on the
apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instru_ions.
3 Heed all warnings
4 Follow al_ instructions,
5 De not use this apparatus near water.
6, C_ean only w_h a dry cloth
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat r_isters, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat,
9, Do not defeat the safety puq3ose of the polarized or
grounding type p_ug. A polarized ptug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two bla_s and a third grounding prong. The wide Made
or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the
provided p_ug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete oufleL
10, Protect the power cord from being waJked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles and the point where they exit from the apparatus,
7, Do not block any of the ventilation o_nings. Install in
accord_ce with the manufacturet's [nstruotions. 11. Only use the attachments /accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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SafetyInstructions
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12_ Use only with a cart _and, 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
fip-ove r.
14, Refer al_ servicing to qualified service personnel
_rvicing 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 obje_
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal-
ly, or has been dropped.
13, Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periodsof time.
15. DISCONNECTUNG DEVICE FROM MAINS
Main plug is the disconnecting device.The
plug must remain redily opemMe.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord
Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dodicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that
appliance and has no add_iona_ outlets or branch circuit. Check the specification page of this owneCs manuai to be certain.
Do not overload waB outlets. Overloaded wall outfets, loose or damaged wall o_,_lets, extension cords, frayed power cords,
or _maged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these condkions could result in electric shock or fire.
Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and ff i_ appearance indicates _mage or deterioration, unplug it, discon-
tinueuse of the appliance_ and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer.
Protect the power cord from physical or mechanicai abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or
walked upon, Pay particular attention to ptugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cord exits the appliance
fNote
If the TV fee_s cold to the touch, there may be a small "flicker _ when when it is turned on. This is normal there is nothing
wrong withTV,
- 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.
* Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for _ong periods of time. Doing so may produce some
temporary distortion effects on the screen.
On Disposal
a. The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a stroll 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,
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Contents
2Warning
3~4 Safety instructions
7 Accessories / Optional Extras
8 Controls
9 Connection Options
10~1i Remote Control Key Function
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13
14
Attaching the TV to a wall
Desktop Pedestal Installation
Basic Connection
15 Antenna or Cable Connection
16~ ! 7 VC R Setup
18~ ! 9 DVD Setup
20-21 HDSTB Setup
22 External AV Source Setup
22 AV Out Setup
23 Digital Audio Ou_ut
24--26 PC Setup
27 Turning on the TV
27 'volume Adjustment
27 Channel Selection
27 On Screen Menus Language Selection
28 On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment
29 EZ Scan (Channel Search)
29 Manual Scan
30 Channei Edit
31 DTV Signal Strength
31 Input Source
32 Input Label
33 Auto Picture Control(EZ Picture)
33~34 Color Temperature Control
35 XD
36 Advanced-Cinema 3:2 Mode
36 Black Level
37 Video Reset
38 Audio Language
38 Auto Sound Control(EZ Sound)
39 Manual Sound Control (EZ SoundoUser option)
40 Balance
40 TV Speakers On/Off Setup
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Contents
41 Manual Clock Setup
41 Auto Clock Setup
42 On!Off Timer Setup
42 Sleep Timer
43 Auto Off
44 Aspect Ratio Control
45 Caption!Text
46 Caption Option
47~48 Parental Lock Setup
49~53 External Control Device Setup
54~55 IR Codes
56 Programming the Remote
57~58 Programming Codes
59~60 Troubleshooting Checklist
6i Maintenance
62 Product Specifications
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Introduction
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Ensure that the following a_essories are included with your product, if any accessory is missing, please
contact the dealer from where you purchased the product.
User must use shield signat interface cable (D*sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to maintain the standard
compliance for the 3roduct.
Power Cord 75_ Round Cable Owners Manual Remote Control /
Batteries
2oTV brackets 2-TV Bracket BoiLs Cable Management
2-Wall brackets (Refer p.14)
Twister Holder
Arrange the wires
with the twister holden
Option Extras
D-sub 15 pin Cabte
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Introduction
-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
t illuminates red in standby
mode.
• illuminates green when _e set
is switched on.
CHANNEL (A, T)
Buttons
-- VOLUME (_i,!_)
Buttons
-- ENTER Button
MENU Button
INPUT Button
Oil (Power) Button
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Introduction
This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV.
S-VIDEO Input
Provides better picture quality than the
video, input,
VIDEO Input
Connects the video signai from a video
device.
AUDIO Input
Connections are available for listening to
stereo sound from an external device.
@COMPONENT IN
Connect a component video/audio device to these
jacks.
Connect a second TV or monitor.
@AV (Audio/Video) IN 1
Connect audio/video output from an external device
to these jacks,
S-VIDEO
Connect S-Video out from an S-VIDEO device,
@ANTENNA/CABLE IN
Connect over-the air signals to this jack,
Connect cable signals to this jack
@ DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO OUT
Connect dig_ai audio from various types of equipment.
Note: In standby mode, these ports do not work.
@ HDMI IN
Connect a HDMt signal.
Or DVl (VIDEO)signal to the this port with a HDMI to
DVI cable.
@RGB IN (PC)
Connect the monitor outputfrom a PC to the appro°
pnate input port.
@Remote Control Port
Connect your wired remote controL.
AUDIO IN (RGB/DVI)
Connect the monitor output from a PC to the appro-
priate input port.
@RS-232C IN (CONTROL &SERVICE) PORT
Connect to the RS_232C port on a PC,
@Power Cord Socket
For operation with AC power,
Caution:
Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power.
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Introduction
Remote Control Key Functions
TV INPUT In AV 1-2, Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI or HDMt2
input sources, screen returns to the last TV channel.
INPUT External input modes rotate in regular sequence: TV, AVl-2,
Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1iDVl or HDMI2.
(AV 1-2_ Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1!DVt or HDMI2
input sources are linked automatically, only if these are con-
nected,)
POWER
RATIO
+/-
THUMBSTICK
(Up/Down/Left
Right)
ENTER
VOLUME UP
/DOWN
MUTE
FLASHBK
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
NUMBER button
Ft,N
Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or
off, depending on the mode,
Change the aspect ratio, _ pA4
Adjust brightness on screen.
eit turns to the default settings brightness by changing
mode source.
Navigate the onoscreen menus and adjust the system set-
tings to you r preference.
Accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
Incre_eidecrease the sound level.
Switch the sound on or off,
Tune to the last channel viewed.
Sel_t available channels,
Input the channet number,
Scroll through the programmed Favorite channels.
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Introduction
T% DVD, VCR
COMP1
COMP2
HDMI
RGB-PC
EZ PIC
EZ SOUND
ADJUST
INFO
VCRiDVD
control buttons
EXiT
CC
MENU
SAP
TIMER
Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, DVD. Select other operating modes, for the
remote to operate extemat devices.
Directly; select Component1 input.
Directly, select Componen_ input.
Directly, select HDMI1iDVl input.
Directly; select RGB input_
Adjust the factory preset picture depend on the viewing environment.(red) _ p.33
Setect the appropriate type of sound for type of program.(green) _ p.38
Adjust the screen position, size, and phase in PC mode.(yellow) _ p.26
Disptay information at the top of the screen (blue)
Control video cassette recorders or DVD players.
Ctear all on-screen disptays and return to TV viewing from any menu.
Select a closed caption (*in DTV/CADTV mode) _iu,p.45
Disptays the main menu.
_#Analog mode: Selects MTS sound(Mono, Stereo, and a SAP)
® DTV mode: Change the audio language.
Select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically. _ p.42
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Installation
Attaching the TV to a wa!!
We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot faii 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.
Caution: Please make sure that children don't climb on or hang from the TV.
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o Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the picture.
* If your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position, loosen the bolts.
Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) on the
wall. Match the height of the bracket that is mounted on the wall to the holes in the product.
Ensure the eye-boits or brackets are tightened securely.
oUse a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase sepa-
rately) to tie the product. It is safer to tie the rope so it becomes horizontal
between the wall and the product.
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Desktop Pedestal Installation
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4inches on each side from the wall,
This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV
Power Supply
ShoRocircuit
Breaker
GROUNDING
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possibte electric shock. If grounding methods are not
possible, have a qualified e_ectdcian install a separate circuit breaker_
Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.
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Basic Con nection
Connect the cables as necessary.
After connecting the cab{es 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,
3Bundle the cables using the supplied
twister holder.
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Externa I Equipment Connect ons
NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV
Turn cE_kw!se to _gh_n
. BIroRze Wite
* In a poor signa_ area to improve picture quality, purchase and install a sig-
_i I_._ nat amplifier.
_ • ff the antenna needs to be split for two TV_s, install a '_2_Way Signat Splitter"
sig#a
amplifier in the connections
- If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dea_er for assistance.
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Installation
- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV.
- Typically a frozen still picture from aVCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides
of the screen may remain visible on the screen.
VCR
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O Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO lacks between TV
and VCR. Match the jack colet_ (Video = yellow.
Audio LeR = white, and Audio Right = red;
Insert a video Lape into the VCR and press PLAY
on the VCR, (Refer to the VCR owner's manuaL;
Select AV1 input source using the iNPUT button
on the remote controL.
oIf connected to AV IN2. select AV2 input source,
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VCFI
O Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S-
VIDEO input on the set. The picture quality is
improved; compared to normal composite (RCA
cable) input,
Connect the audio outputs of the VCR to the
AUDIO input jacks on the set,
_nsert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY
on the VCR, {'Refer to the VCR owner's manual )
Select AV1 nDut source with using the iNPUT
button on the remote control
oIf connected to AV IN2 select AV2 input source.
Do not connect to both Video and S-Video at the same time, In the event that you connect
both Video and the S-Video cables, onty the S-Video will work
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Installation
DVD
O Connect the S-VIDE© output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set.
O Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the set.
Turn on the DVD p ayer, _nsert a DVD.
Select AM1 input source with using the INPUT button o_ the remote control.
- If connected to AM IN2, select A'_ 2 input source.
Refer to the DVD player's manua_ for operating instructions

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DVO
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O Connect the video outputs (Y, P_, P£) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO1 jacks on the set.
O Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO1 jacks on the set
O Turn on the DVD player, m_ert a DVD
Select Corn portent 1input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control
-If connected to COMPONENT IN 2. select Component 2 input source.
Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.
- Component Input ports
To get better picture quality, connect a DVD p}ayer to the component input peas as shown below,
Y Pb _t,
vi oooutput ¥!BE
on DVD player Y _b
Y;:PB
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Installation
This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set4op box. However, if
you do receive Digitalsignats from a digitalset4op box or other digitalexternal device, referto the figure
as shown below,
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Connect the HDMI output of the digital set4op
box to the HDMI IN 1 (gVl) or 2 jack on the set,
Select HDMI1iDVI or HDMI2 input source with
using the INPUT button on the remote control.
Turn on the digital set4op box. (Refer to the
owner's manual for the digital set4op boX.)
Digital Set-top Box
• TV can receive the video and audio signal simultaneously using a HDMI cable.
• If the digital set-top box supports Auto HDMI function output resolution of the digital set-top box will
be automatically set to 1280x720p.
° If the digital set-top box does not support Auto HDMI, you need to set the output resolution appro-
priately. To get the best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of the digital set4op box to
1280x720D
Dg ' P; _ connect the vide0 outputs (Y, P& PR)of the digi_
to the COMPONENT INAUDIO1 jacks on the set
owner!s manual for the digita! set,top box,)
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