LG 37LRSMT User 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 information to your dealer
when you require service.
LCD V
OWNER’S MANUAL
LCD V MODELS
32LC5DC
37LC5DC
42LC5DC
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WARNING / CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose
this product to rain or oisture.
FCC NOTICE
Class B digital device
This equipment has been tested and found to com-
ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the CC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio fre-
quency 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 televi-
sion 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 to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Any changes or modi ications not expressly
approved by the party responsible or 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.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s
authority to operate this product
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
sufficient 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 main-
tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING/CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 sys-
tem of the building, as close to the point of the cable
entry as practical.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized 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 are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
I portant safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This infor ation shall be given in a separate
booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and
supplied with the apparatus.
This infor ation shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to
be used.
The i portant safety instructions shall be entitled “I portant Safety Instructions”. The following safety
instructions shall be included where applicable, and, when used, shall be verbati as follows. Additional safety
infor ation ay be included by adding state ents after the end of the following safety instruction list. At
the anufacturer’s option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction ay
be placed i ediately adjacent to that safety instruction :
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Use only with the 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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel. 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 exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
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 dam-
age or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use
of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an autho-
rized 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.
Outdoor Use Marking :
WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of ire Or
Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Appliance
To Rain Or Moisture
Wet Location Marking : Apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on or over apparatus.
GGRROOUUNNDDIINNGG
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire
to prevent possible electric shock. If ground-
ing methods are not possible, have a qualified
electrician install a separate circuit breaker.
Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it
to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.
DDIISSCCOONNNNEECCTTIINNGG DDEEVVIICCEE RROOMM MMAAIINNSS
Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Feature of this TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PREPARATION
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back Co er for Wire Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the TV to a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Swi el Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stand Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VESA Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Desktop Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Antenna or Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
HD Recei er Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
On-Screen Menus Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
- Auto Scan (EZ Scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
- Add / Delete Channel (Manual Scan) . . . . . . . . . 31
- Channel Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DTV Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Channel Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
PICTURE CONTROL
Watching PIP (Picture-In-Picture)/
POP (Picture-Out-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Preset Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
- EZ Picture - Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
- Color Tone - Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Manual Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
- EZ Picture - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
- Color Tone - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
XD - Picture Impro ement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ad anced - Cinema 3:2 Pull Down Mode . . . . . . . . . 43
Ad anced - Black (Darkness) Le el . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Picture Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL
Auto Volume Le eller (EZ SoundRite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Preset Sound Setting (EZ Sound) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
On-Screen Menus Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Caption/Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
- Analog Broadcasting System Captions . . . . . . . 54
- Digital Broadcasting System Captions . . . . . . . . 55
Caption Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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TIME SETTING
Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
- Auto Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
- Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Auto On/Off Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Auto Shut-off Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
SCREEN ADJUSTMENT
Auto Configure (RGB(PC) Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Selecting XGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Initializing (Reset to Original actory Settings) . 65
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS
Set Password & Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- Setting up Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
- Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Channel Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
External Input Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Movie & TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
- Movie Rating (MPAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
- TV Rating Children & General (for USA only) . . 70
- TV Rating English & rench (for Canada only) . . 71
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

INTRODUCTION
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FEATURE OF THIS TV
INTRODUCTION
If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when it is turned on. This is normal, there is noth-
ing wrong with TV.
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 long periods of time. Doing so may produce
some temporary distortion effects on the screen.
OOnn DDiissppoossaall
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.
c. Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local authority.
LG's own special digital image generator, consisting
of a full digital image processor, six different main
picture quality factors.
High-definition television. High-resolution digital
television broadcast and playback system composed
of roughly a million or more pixels, 16:9 aspect-ratio
screens, and AC3 digital audio. A subset of digital
television, HDTV formats include 1080i and 720p
resolutions.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
It has 2 HDMI ports that connect audio and video
devices with one cable and produces the highest
quality digital images and sound.

PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
ACCESSORIES
Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If an accessory is missing please con-
tact the dealer where you purchased the product.
User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferrite cores to maintain standard
compliance for the product.
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TVTV
INPUT
INPUT MODE
DVD
MULTI
EXIT
VOL
EZ SOUND
INFO
SWAP
EZ PIC
TIMER
MUTE
CH
SAP
CC RATIO
MENU
VCR
POWER
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2- TV Bracket B lts 2- TV Brackets,
2- Wall Brackets
Twister H lder
Arrange the wires with
the twister h lder.
4-B lts f r stand assembly
(Refer t p.12)
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* Slightly wipe stained spot on the exterior only with the pol-
ishing cloth for the product exterior if there is stain or finger-
print on surface of the exterior.
* Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be cautions
of that excessive power may cause scratch or discoloration.
P lishing Cl th
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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION
PREPARATION
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Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.
Front Panel Controls
CH
VOL
ENTER
MENU
INPUT
Remote Control Sensor
Power Standby Indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
When the TV is turned on, the indicator blinks
green and then illuminates green before the picture
is displayed.
CHANNEL B ttons
VOLUME B ttons
ENTER B tton
MENU B tton
INPUT B tton
ON/OFF B tton
If your TV stand has a protection film,
remove it attached to the stand.
Then wipe the stand with polishing cloth.

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BACK PANEL INFORMATION
HDMI/DVI IN 1, HDMI IN 2
Connect a HDMI (DVI) connection to either input.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Connect digital audio from various types of equip-
ment.
Note: In standby mode, these ports do not work.
M.P.I
RESET/UPDATE/REMOTE CONTROL OUT
SERVICE ONLY
RGB IN (PC)
Connect the output from a PC.
AUDIO IN (RGB, DVI)
Connect the audio from a PC or DTV.
SPEAKER OUT 8Ω
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.
COMPONENT IN
Connect a component video/audio device to these
jacks.
RJP INTERFACE
Power Cord Socket
or operation with AC power.
Caution: Never attempt to operate the TV on DC
power.
ANTENNA/CABLE IN
Connect over-the air signals to this jack.
Connect cable signals to this jack.
18
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10
11
12
2
3
4
5
6
7
AV IN 2
L/MONO
R
AUDIO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
( )
S-VIDEO Input
Provides better picture quality than the
video input.
AUDIO Input
VIDEO Input
Connects the video signal from a video
device.
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
MONO
( )
S-VIDEO
REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT
RGB IN
AUDIO
IN
(RGB, DVI)
RESET
UPDATE
M.P.I.
1(DVI)
RJP
INTERFACE
2
SERVICE ONLY
HDMI/DVI IN
SPEAKER
OUT
8
AV IN 1
COMPONENT IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
(OPTICAL)
6
1
11
5
2
3
4
7
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