LG 26LX2R Series User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS: 26LX2R _32LX2R
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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 38289UO498D (0512-REV01)
Printed in Korea

Accessor_s
Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If any accessory is missing, please contact the
dealer from where you purchased the product,
Owner's Manual Twister Holder
Arrange the wires
with the twister holder.
Polishing Cloth
Potish the screen with the cloth, Remote Control / AA Batteries
Power Cord DVI-D Cable D sub to DVI Cable PC Sound Cable
2-TV Bracket Bolts
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2-TV Brackets, 2-Walt Bracket
• If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small "flicker' when turned on.
This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV,
• Some dot defects may appear on the screen, like red, green or btue spots. However, this witl have no adverse
effect on the monitor's performance.
• Avoid touching the LCD screen or hotding your fingera(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may pro-
duce some temporary distortion effects on the screen.
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SafetyInstructions
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Cleaning
Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use _iquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the televi-
sion receiver manufacturer as they may cause h_ards_
Power Supply
This television receiver shoutd be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label, If
you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your
home, consult your television deater or Iocat power com-
pany.
Installation
Do not use this television receiver near water, for exam-
ple, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc_
Do not place this television receiver on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The television receiver may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adutt, and serious damage
to the appliance,
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the man-
ufacturer, or sold with the television receiver, Wall or shelf
mounting should foliow the manufacturers instructions
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufac-
turer.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom
are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable opera-
tion of the television receiver, and to protect it from over-
heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the
television receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
su#ace This television receiver should not be placed in a
buiRin installation such as a bookcase uniess proper ven-
tilation is provided.
It is recommended not to operate this unit near speakers
or big metallic furnitures in order to keep their magnetism
from disturbing colors purity (uniformity) on the screen.
Use
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not
locate this television receiver where the cord will be
abused by persons walking on it.
Do not overload wall outJets and extension cords as this
can result in fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this television receiv-
er through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could resuit in a fire
or electric shock
Never spill tiquid of any kind on the television receiver.
Service
Do not attempt to service this television yourself as open-
ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards, Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
Writing Model And Serial Numbers
The serial number and model number are found on the
back of this unit, The serial number is unique to this uniL
You should record requested information here and retain
this guide as a permanent record of your purchase
Please retain your purchase receipt as your proof of pur-
chase.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Deater Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No,
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Contents
2 Acc_essori_
3
6
Safety Instructions
Controls
7 Connection Options (Model: 32LX2R)
8Connection Options (Model:26LX2R)
9_1;1 Remote Control Key Functions
12 Various Installation
13 How to use back cover
13 Swive_ Stand
14 How to join the product assembty to the wa_ to protect the set tumbling
15 Antenna Connection
15 Headphone Socket
16-17 VCR Setup
17 ExternaJ AV Source Setup
18_19 DVD Setup
20 CabJe TV Setup
21 Monitor Out Setup
21 ExtemaJ Stereo
22--23 ST8 Setup
24_25 PC Setup
26 Power Cord Connec_on
27 Turning on the TV
27 Volu_ Adjustment
27 Channel Selection
27 Menu Language Sol.ion
28 How to adjust the OSD screen
29 Auto Program: Channel _arch
29 Manu_ Program: Addir_g/De_et_ng Chaanels
30 Fine Tuning Adjustment
30 Favorite Cha_nets Setup
30 System Color (some models) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
31 EZ PICTURE
31 XD
32 Co,or Temperature Control
33 ACM (Active Co_or Management)
33 sRG8 (DVI PC or HDMI PC mode oniy)
34 Manual Picture Comtrel (_ Picture set to User option)
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35 EZ SOU ND
35 SRS WOW
36 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler)
36 Manua_ Sound Contro_
37 TV Speakers Setup
37 Stereo/SAP Broa_asts _tup
, , , , ; , , , + , + < + + +< + + < + + +< + ++ + + + + + + +
38 Clock Setup
38 Ot_iOff Timer Setup
39 Auto Off
39 Sleep Timer
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40 Key Lock
40 XD Demo
41 Closed Captions
41 Caption/Text
42 Front Light
43 Auto Adjustment (DW PC (RGB), A_a_ogue PC mode only)
43 Manual Configure
44 Selecting XGA mo_ (DW PC (RGB) and XGAJ_NXGA (60Hz) mode o_y)
44 Setting Picture Format
45 Picture Size Zoom
45 Screen Position
46 Cinema Mode Setup (TV, Video, SoVi_o and Cotangent 480i mode only)
46 NR (Noise Reduction)
47 Reset to original factory va_ue (_nitializing)
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48
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49
50
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51
Watching PtP/_P/Double Window
Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP/Double Window
PiP Size
Moving the PIP (PIP Mode on_y)
PIP Transparency
TV Program Selection for P_P
Swapping the PIP/Double Window
52~55 External Control Device Setup
56~57 IR C_
58
59~60
61~62
63
Programming the Remote
Programming Codes
Troubleshooting Checklist
Product Spec#_catio_s
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Introduction
This is a simplified representation of front panel
Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.
Remote Control Sensor
Power/S_ndby indicator ((b)
*i_[uminatesred in standby mode.
* illuminates green when the set is
switched on,
Intelligent Eye (some models)
Adjusts picture according to the sur-
rounding conditions.
ON/OFF Button
INPUT Button
Channel (TfA) Buttons MENU Button
ENTER Button
Volume (4 /I_) But:tons
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Introduction
Options (Model: 32LX2R)
;hone Socket
COMPONENT2 input
(Y,PB,PR /Audio)
AC Input S-Video Input
Remote Control Port
I PC SOUND Input
COMPONENT1 input
(Y,PB,P_/Audio)
RS-232C Input Monitor Out Antenna Input
DVI Input
(PC/DTV Input) VIDEO (Video/Audio) Input
H:DMI (High Definition Multimedia interface) input
Variable AUDIO OUT ports
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Introduction
Connection Options (Model,26LX2R)
)hone Socket
input
(Y,PB,PR/Audio)
HDMt (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input
RS-232C Input
AC Input PC SOUND Input
S-Video Input COMPONENT1 input
(Y_PB,PR/Audio)
S
DVl Input
(PC/DTV Input)
I Antenna Input
VIDEO (Video/Audio) Input
Monitor Out
Vadable AUDIO OUT ports
Remote Control Port
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Introduction
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Remote Control Key Fu i
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,uttononce_the input source
appear on screen as shown Press
S-Video, Componentl, ,DVI
Selects the MTS sound: Mono Stereo or SAP.
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Introduction
Remote Control Key Functions
MODE
Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, DVD, CABLE,
STB or AUDIO Select other operating modes, for the remote
to operate external devices,
MENU
Brings up the main menu to the screen,
ARC (Refer to p,44)
Changes the aspect ratio
EXIT
Clears aJl on-screen disptays and returns to TV viewing from
any menu.
PIP (Refer to p,48)
Switches oetween P[R POP (Picture-out=of=Picture) and
Double window modes,
PIP CH4PIP CH+ (Refer to p,50)
Changes to next higher/tower PIP channel
PIP INPUT [Refer to p.48)
Selects the _nput source for the sub picture in PI P/Double win-
dow mode,
SWAP (Refer to p,51)
Exchanges the main/sub images in PlPtDouble window
mode.
SIZE (Refer to p,49)
Adjusts the sub picture size,
POSITION (Refer to p,49}
Moves the sub picture in pip mode
VOLUME UPK)OWN
Increases/decreases the sound Ilevel,
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
Selects available channels found with Automatic program and
Manual program
MUTE
Switches the sound on or off
FAV
Use to scroll the Favorite channels,
VCR/DVD BUTTONS
Control some video cassette recorders or DVD pJayers
("RECORD" button is not available for DVD ptayer).
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Introduction
Open the battery compartment
cover on the back side.
Insert two 1_5V AA batteries in
correct polarity (+ with +, - with -).
Don't mix old or used batteries
with new ones.
Close the cover,
* Dispose of used batteries in a recycle bin to prevent environment.
* Use a remote control 7 meter distance
and 30 degree (left/right) within the
receiving unit scope.
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Installation
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Wall Mount installation
,i, " ,For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side
and from the wall Detailed instaitation instructions are
available from your dealer, see the optional Tilt Wall
Mounting Bracket InstaLlation and Setup Guide.
Desktop Pedestal Installation
For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4" on each side
and from the wail.
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Hold the cover with both hands and pull it
backward.
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tnstatl wires as necessary,
(To instalt various wires, refer to p.15~26.)
* Arrange De signaJ input cane and the _wer
cord by }'_der, _ sh_n,
Align the holes on the TV back panet with the
four protuberance on the back cover and
insert.
Reinstall the cover.
oThe TV can be conveniently swivelled on its stand 30°
to the left or right to provide the optimum viewing angle.
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Installation
= Set it up close to the wall so the product doesn't fall over when it is pushed backwards.
-The instructions shown below is a safer way to set up the product, which is to fix it on the wall so the product does-
nt fall over when it is pulled in the forward direction. It will prevent the product from failing forward and hurting peo-
pie, It will also prevent the product from damage caused by fall, Please make sure that children dont climb on or
hang from the product.
1 Use the bracket and the bolt to fix the product to the wall as shown in the picture,
2 Secure the bracket with the bolt (not provided a_sparts of the product, must purchase separately) on
the wall
3 Use a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to tie the product,
It is safer to tie the rope so it becomes horizontal between the wall and the product.
Notes
• When moving the product to another place undo the ropes first.
° Use a product holder or a cabinet that is big and strong enough for the size and weight of the product.
• To use the product safely make sure that the height of the bracket that is mounted on the wail is same
as that of the product.
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External quipment Connections
NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV
Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connection.
- For optimumpicture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed,
Mufti-family Dwellings/Apartments
_Conneot to wat_ antenna socket}
Wal_ Antenna Socket
RF Ce_ia_ Wire (75 ohm_
Single#araBy Dwellings/Houses
(Con nect to wall jack 'for outdoor sntenno)
Bronze Wire
careful not to _nd the bronze wire when
connecting the antenna
Arab #1_¢
• _n a peer sign_ area to improve picture quality, purchase
and install a signal amplifier,
- I{ the antenna needs to be sp_Jtfor two TV's, it_II a "2-
Way Signal Spmitter" in the connec_ens.
ff the antenna is not installed properly, contact your deaf
er for assistance,
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Installation
NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV
- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TM.
Typically afrozen 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.
0 _nsert a video tape into the VCR a_d press PLAY On the VCR, (Refer to the VCR 0wneris rnanuail)
TV Back panel (32inch)
VCR
TV Back panel (26inch)
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VCR
Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio
Left = white, and Audio Right = redl
Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. _Refer to the VCR owner's manuaL_
49 Select Video input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control
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TV Sack panel (32inch)
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VCR
TV Back paneJ (26inch)
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VCR
O Connect the an S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S-VIDEO input on the set, The picture quaJity is
improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input.
Con nect the audio outputs of the VCR to the AUDIO input jacks on the set_
insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. IRefer to the VCR owneCs manual )
Select S-Video input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control
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Operate the co[responding external equipment. Refer to external equipment epe[ating guide.
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Installation
;o inputsour_ w!th using the INPUT bu_on onthe remote cont[oL
TV Back panel (32inch)
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DVD
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TV Back panel (26|rich}
Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDM| jack ot_ the set.
,Select FIDMI DTV input source with using the INPUT button on _:heremote control
Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.
_can receive the wdeo and audio _ignal s_multaneously w_thusing a HDMI cable. )
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TV Back panel (32irmh}
DVD
TV Back panel (26inch)
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DVO
TV side panel (32, 26inch)
DVD
Connect the v4deo outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD
to the COMPONENT1 VIDEO (Y, PB, PR) jacks on
the set.
Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COM_
PONIENT1 AUDIO 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 connect, ed to COMPONENT2. select Component2
input source.
Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating
instructions,
• Component input ports
To get better picture qualit't, connect a DVD player
to the compone_ input portsas shown below.
'Y Pb Pr
Video output ports Y B_Y _:__;_
on DVD payer Y Ob
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Installation
-After subscribing to a cable TV service from alocal provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable
TV programming. The TV cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter
box is connected to the TV.
-For further information regarding cable TV service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s),
TV BaCkpane] (32inch) TV Back panel (26inch)
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Cab|e Box Cab|e Box
0 Connect the RF antenna socket of the cabEe box to the Antenna socket on the set,
Connect the antenna cat31e Lo the RF antenna socket of the cable box.
Select 3 or 4 with channe_ switch on the cable box.
Tune the TV channel to the same selected output channel on the cable box.
Select channels at the cable box or with the cable pox remote control
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