LG 42LC3R Series 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.
P/NO 38289U0577L (0702-REV03)
Printed in Korea
LCD TV
OWNER’S MANUAL
LCD TV MODELS
37LC3R
42LC3R
http://www.lge.com
http://ar.lge.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not place the product in direct sunlight or
near heat sources such as heat registers,
stove and so on.
This may cause a fire.
Do not use the product in damp place such
as a bathroom or any place where it is likely
to get wet.
This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Bend antenna cable between inside and out-
side building to prevent rain from flowing in.
This may cause water damaged inside the product and could
give an electric shock.
Earth wire should be connected.
If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a danger
of electric shock caused by the current leakage.
If grounding methods are not possible, a separate circuit
breaker should be employed and installed by a ualified
electrician.
Do not connect ground to telephone wires, lightning rods
or gas pipe.
Do not placing anything containing li uid on
top of the product.
This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Wet Location Marking :
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with li uids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
Do not insert any object into the exhaust vent.
This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects on the product.
This may cause serious injury to a child or adult.
Important safety instructions s all be provided wit eac apparatus. T is information s all be given in a se-
parate booklet or s eet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for
use and supplied wit t e apparatus.
T is information s all be given in a language acceptable to t e country w ere t e apparatus is intended to
be used.
T e important safety instructions s all be entitled “Important Safety Instructions”. T e following safety
instructions s all be included w ere applicable, and, w en used, s all be verbatim as follows. Additional safe-
ty information may be included by adding statements after t e end of t e following safety instruction list. At
t e manufacturer’s option, a picture or drawing t at illustrates t e intent of a specific safety instruction may
be placed immediately adjacent to t at safety instruction :
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Do not use water the product while cleaning.
This may cause damaged the product or could give an elec-
tric shock.
In case of smoke or strange smell from the
product, switch it off ,unplug it from the wall
outlet and contact your dealer or service
center.
This may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Do not attempt to service the product your-
self. Contact your dealer or service center.
This may cause damaged the product or could give an electric
shock.
During a lightning thunder, unplug the product
from the wall outlet and don’t touch an
antenna cable.
This may cause damaged the product or could give an elec-
tric shock.
Never touch the power plug with a wet hand.
This may cause an electric shock.
Disconnect from the mains and remove all
connections before moving.
Do not place the product in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack.
Ventilation re uired.
When installing the product on a table, be
careful not to place the edge of its stand.
This may cause the product to fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Do not place an outside antenna in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits.
This may cause an electric shock.
There should be enough distance between an
outside antenna and power lines to keep the
former from touching the latter even when
the antenna falls.
This may cause an electric shock.
Do not pull the cord but the plug when
unplugging.
This may cause a fire.
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Ensure the power cord doesn’t trail across
any hot objects like a heater.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Do not plug when the power cord or the plug
is damaged or the connecting part of the
power outlet is loose.
This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
Dispose of used batteries carefully to protect
a child from eating them.
In case that it eats them, take it to see a doctor immediately.
When moving the product assembled with
speakers do not carry holding the speakers.
This may cause the product to fall, causing serious injury to
a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use li uid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
This may cause damaged the product or could give an electric
shock.
Contact the service center once a year to
clean the internal part of the product.
Accumulated dust can cause mechanical failure.
The distance between eyes and the screen
should be about 5 - 7 times as long as diag-
onal length of the screen.
If not, eyes will strain.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time.
Accumulated dust may cause a fire or an electric shock from
deterioration or electric leakage.
Only use the specified batteries.
This make cause damaged the product or could give an
electric shock.
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CONTENT
CONT NTS
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
INTRODUCTION
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Controls / Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
INSTALLATION
Wire Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Attaching the TV to a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Desktop Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CONN CTIONS & S TUP
Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
External E uipment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
External Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AV out Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
HDSTB Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24
BASIC OP RATION
Turning the TV On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
On-Screen Menus Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SP CIAL FUNCTIONS
PIP/Double Window/POP
- Watching PIP/Double Window/POP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- TV Program Selection for PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- Selecting an Input Signal Source
for PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- Sub Picture Sizes Adjustment (PIP mode only) 28
- Moving the PIP Sub Picture(PIP mode only) . . . 28
- Swapping the PIP/Double Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
- Adjusting PIP Transparency (PIP mode only) . . . 28
- POP (Picture-out-of-Picture: Channel Scan) . . . 28
TV M NU
On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment . . . . 29
Setup(Channel)
Auto Program : Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Manual Program : Adding /Deleting Channels . . . 31
Fine Tuning Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Favorite Channels setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Picture Adjustment
Auto Picture Control (APC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manual Picture Control (APC-User Option) . . . . . . 36
Auto Color Temperature Control (ACC) . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manual Color Temperature Control (ACC-User Option)
. . 38
XD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Advanced-Cinema Mode Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Advanced-Black Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sound Adjustment
Digital Auto Sound Processing (DASP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Manual Sound Control (DASP-User Option) . . . . . 44
Auto Volume Leveler (AVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Balance Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Time Setting
Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
On/Off Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Auto Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Special Features
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
XD Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Screen Adjustment
Auto Configure (RGB[PC] Mode Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting XGA Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Aspect Ratio Control (ARC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Initializing (Reset to Original Factory Settings) . . 60
APP NDIX
External Control Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61-67
IR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-69
Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Programming Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70-71
Troubleshooting Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-73
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES
Ensure that the following accessories are included with your product. If an accessory is issing, please con-
tact the dealer where you purchased the product.
Owner's Manual
1.5V 1.5V
Owner’s Manual Batteries
(some models)
ENTER
INPUT
TVTV
INPUT
PIPCH- PIP CH+ PIPINPUT
DVD
ARC
EXIT
VOL
REVIEW
MUTE
CH
SLEEP
MEMORY/ERASE
MENU
CAPTION PIP SIZE POSTION
VCR
POWER
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FCR
MTS
Remote Control Power Cord
2 TV Bracket Bolts Cable Management
(Refer to p.10)
Twister Holder
Arrange the wires
with the twister holder.
2 TV Brackets,
2 Wall Brackets
* Slightly wipe stained spot on the exterior only with
the polishing cloth for the product exterior if there is
stain or fingerprint on surface of the exterior.
* Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be
cautions of that excessive power may cause scratch or
discoloration.
Polishing Cloth
Polish the screen with the cloth.
RF Adapter
You must connect it to the antenna
wire after fixing in Antenna Input.
This adapter is only supplied in
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This is a simplified representation of the front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV.
Front Panel Controls
CHCH
VOLVOL
ENTERENTER
MENUMENU
INPUTINPUT
CHANNEL Buttons
VOLUME Buttons
ENTER Button
MENU Button
INPUT Button
POWER Button
CONTROLS
R
Remote Control Sensor
Power Standby Indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates white when the set is switched on.

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CONNECTION OPTIONS
INTRODUCTION
VIDEO
AV IN 2
L/MONO R
AUDIO
VIDEO AUDIO
MONO
( )
AUDIO
RS-232C IN
(CONTROL & SERVICE)
ANTENNA
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AV IN 1
RGB IN
AV OUT
VIDEO AUDIO
HDMI IN
2
1 (DVI)
REMOTE
CONTROL
IN
RGB
(PC/DTV)
AUDIO
(RGB/DVI)
AUDIO OUT
VARIABLE
COMPONENT IN
Back Connection Panel
AUDIO Input
Connections are available for listening
stereo sound from an external device.
VIDEO Input
Connects the video signal from a video
device.
Remote Control Port
Connect your wired remote control.
HDMI IN
Connect a HDMI signal.
Or DVI(VIDEO)signal to the this port with a DVI
to HDMI cable.
RGB/AUDIO IN
Connect the output from a settop box or PC to
the appropriate input port.
RS-232C IN (CONTROL &SERVICE) PORT
Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC.
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.
AV OUT
Connect a second TV or monitor.
COMPONENT IN
Connect a component video/audio device to
these jacks.
VARIABLE AUDIO OUT
Connect an external amplifier or add a subwoofer
to your surround sound system.
ANTENNA IN
Connect over-the air signals to this jack.
Power Cord Socket
For operation with AC power.
Caution: Never attempt to operate the TV on DC
power.
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS
When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV.
ENTER
INPUT
TVTV
INPUT
PIP CH- PIP CH+ PIP INPUT
DVD
ARC
EXIT
VOL
REVIEW
MUTE
CH
SLEEP
MEMORY/ERASE
MENU
CAPTION PIP SIZE POSTION
VCR
POWER
123
456
789
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0
MTS
FCR
SWAP
POWER
TV INPUT
INPUT
ARC
+/-
EXIT
MEMORY/ERASE
MENU
MTS
SLEEP
VOLUME UP
/DOWN
REVIEW
MUTE
CHANNEL
UP/DOWN
CAPTION
Turns your TV or any other programmed e uipment on
or off, depending on mode.
Returns to the TV mode.
If you press the button once, the input source OSD will
appear on screen as shown. Press the DD/ EEbutton and
then ENTER button to select the desired input source
(TV, AV1, AV2, Component 1, Component 2, RGB,
HDMI1/DVI, or HDMI2).
Change the aspect ratio. GGpp..5599
Adjusts brightness on screen.
It returns to the default settings brightness by changing
mode source.
Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing
from any menu.
Memorizes or erases selected channel. GGpp..3311
Displays the main menu.
Selects the MTS sound: MMoonnoo, SStteerreeoo, or SSAAPP. GGpp..4488
Select the amount of time before your TV turns off auto-
matically. GGpp..5522
Increases/decreases the sound level.
Tune to the last channel viewed.
Switches the sound on or off.
Select available channels.
Selects CAPTION mode. GGpp..5544
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