LG 42LH20R-MA User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
The model and serial number of the TV is located
on the back and one side of the TV.
Record it below should you ever need service.
LCD TV
WNER’S MANUAL
19LH20R
22LH20R
26LH20R
32LH20R
37LH20R
42LH20R
32LF20FR
42LF20FR
P/NO : MFL58486305 (0905-REV07)
www.lge.com
Model:
Serial:
32LH30FR
37LH30FR
42LH30FR
47LH30FR
42LH50YR
47LH50YR
55LH50YR
19LU50R
22LU50FR
26LU50FR
32LH70YR
42LH70YR
47LH70YR
42LH90QR
47LH90QR
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WARNING / CAUTION
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 maintenance 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
UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING/CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 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 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.
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 com-
bination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Never touch this apparatus or antenna during
a thunder or lighting storm.
When mounting a TV on the wall, make sure
not to install the TV by the hanging power and
signal cables on the back of the TV.
Do not allow an impact shock or any objects to
fall into the product, and do not drop onto the
screen with something.
CAUTION concerning the Power Cord:
It is recommend that appliances 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 connect too many appliances to the
same AC power outlet as this could result in
fire or electric shock.
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, discontinue 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.
Do not make the TV with the power cord
plugged in. Do not use a damaged or loose
power cord. Be sure do grasp the plug when
unplugging the power cord. Do not pull on the
power cord to unplug the TV.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electrical
shock, do not expose this product to rain,
moisture or other liquids. Do not touch the TV
with wet hands. Do not install this product
near flammable objects such as gasoline or
candles or expose the TV to direct air
conditioning.
Do not expose to dripping or splashing and do
not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, cups, etc. on or over the apparatus e.g.
on shelves above the unit).
GGRROOUUNNDDIINNGG
Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire
to prevent possible electric shock i.e. a TV
with a three-prong grounded AC plug must be
connected to a three-prong grounded AC out-
let). If grounding 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 FFRROOMM MMAAIINNSS
Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
As long as this unit TV is connected to the AC
wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC
power source even if you turn off this unit by
SWITCH.
Owner Manual
Owner Manual
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Power
Supply
Short-circuit
Breaker
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CClleeaanniinngg
When cleaning, unplug the power cord and
scrub gently with a soft cloth to prevent
scratching. Do not spray water or other liquids
directly on the TV as electric shock may occur.
Do not clean with chemicals such as alcohol,
thinners or benzene.
MMoovviinngg
Make sure the product is turned off,
unplugged and all cables have been removed. It
may take 2 or more people to carry larger TVs.
Do not press against or put stress on the front
panel of the TV.
VVeennttiillaattiioonn
Install your TV where there is proper ventila-
tion. Do not install in a confined space such as
a bookcase. Do not cover the product with
cloth or other materials e.g.) plastic while
plugged in. Do not install in excessively dusty
places.
If you smell smoke or other odors coming from
the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power
cord contact an authorized service center.
Do not press strongly upon the panel with
hand or sharp object such as nail, pencil or
pen, or make a scratch on it.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
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If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be
a small “flicker” when it is turned on. This is
normal, there is nothing 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 dis-
tortion effects on the screen.
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ON DISPOSAL ( Some models )
(Only Hg lamp used LCD TV)
The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains
a small amount of mercury. 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
WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FEATURE OF THIS TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PREPARATION
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Back Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Stand Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VESA Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cable Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Desktop Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Swivel Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Positioning your display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Attaching the tv to a desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Kensington Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when
the tv is used on a stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Antenna or Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
HD Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Other A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Variable Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Monitor Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Turning On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Initializing Setup Mode Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
On-Screen Menus Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Quick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Channel Setup
- Auto Scan Auto Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
- Add / Delete Channel Manual Tuning) . . . . . . 51
- Channel Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Favorite Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Favorite Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Input List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Input Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
AV Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
SIMPLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting the bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Set TV PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Managing Registered Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
My Bluetooth Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Viewing the photos with Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . 69
Listening the Musics with Bluetooth device . . . . . . . 69
USB
Entry Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Photo List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Music List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Movie List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
DivX Registration Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
PICTURE CONTROL
Picture Size Aspect Ratio) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Preset Picture Settings - Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Manual Picture Adjustment - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . 85
Picture Improvement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Expert Picture control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Energy Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Picture Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Demo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Initial Setting Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL
Auto Volume Leveler Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clear Voice ll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Preset Sound Setting Sound Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode
- SRS TruSurround XT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 0
Selecting Audio Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Audio Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Stereo/SAP Broadcast Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
On-Screen Menus Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
TIME SETTING
Clock Setting
- Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
On/Off Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
IR Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
External Control Through RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
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FEATURE OF THIS TV
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under
license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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When a fixed image e.g. logos, screen menus, video game, and computer display) is displayed on the TV
for an extended period, it can become permanently imprinted on the screen. This phenomenon is known
as “image burn” or “burn-in.” Image burn is not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
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In order to prevent image burn, avoid displaying a fixed image on your TV screen for a prolonged period
2 or more hours for LCD, 1 or more hours for Plasma).
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Image burn can also occur on the letterboxed
areas of your TV if you use the 4:3 aspect
ratio setting for an extended period.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO PREVENT “IMAGE BURN
/ BURN-IN” ON YOUR TV SCREEN
Listen to TV with wireless headset, or enjoy viewing
your mobile phone photos on your TV.
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This feature is not available for all models.
Automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of
human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue
audible when background noise swells.
“DivX Certified to play DivX video, including premium
content”
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format cre-
ated by DivX,Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device
that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more infor-
mation and software tools to convert your files into DivX
video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified®
device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-
Demand VOD) content. To generate the registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go
to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration
process and learn more about DivX VOD.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
ACCESSORIES
Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the
dealer where you purchased the TV.
The accessories included may differ from the images below.
1.5V 1.5V
Owner’s Manual Power Cord
Remote Control
FAV
MARK
Q.MENU
MENU
LIST
123
456
78
0
9
Q.VIEW
MUTE
VOL
CH
P
A
G
E
RETURN
ENTER
INPUT
POWER
AVMODE
ENERGY SAVING
RATIO
* Wipe spots on the exterior only with
the polishing cloth.
* Do not wipe roughly when removing
stain. Excessive pressure may cause
scratch or discoloration.
Polishing Cloth
Not included with all models.)
Batteries
(Some models)
RF Adapter
(Some models)
You must connect it to the antenna
wire after fixing in Antenna Input.
This adapter is For supplied in
AArrggeennttiinnaa.
FFoorr 1199//2222LLHH2200RR
Cable Management Clip Protection Cover
Cable management clip
(Refer to P. 3)
Protection cover
(Refer to P. 0)
bolts for stand assembly (Refer to P . 0)
FFoorr3 /4 /47LH70YR
Stand rear cover
(Refer to P . 0)
(For 4 LH70YR)
x 3 x 4
M4x20 M4x16
(For 3 LH70YR)
x 7
M4x20
Protective Bracket and
Screw for Power Cord
(Refer to P.23)
(For 4 /47LH70YR)
(For 47LH70YR)
x 8
M4x16
USB Cable
12mm 12mm
Use screws 12mm ± 0.5 ) long on the TV assembly side.
sold separately)
With guide spacer Without guide spacer
FAV
RATIO
POWER
Q. MENU MENU
AV MODE
RETURN
ENTER
VOL CH
123
456
78
0
9
Q.VIEW
P
A
G
E
MUTE
INPUT
LIST
ENERGY SAVING
SLEEP
MARK
or
(For 4 /47LH70YR)
FFoorr 1199LLUU5500RR,, 2222//2266LLUU5500FFRR
Bolts for stand assembly
(Refer to P.19)
Cable Holder
(Refer to P.23)
x 3
(For 26LU50FR)
x 2
(For 19LU50R, 22LU50FR)
Bolts for stand assembly
(Refer to P.18)
x 4
x 4
Protection Cover
(Refer to
P .18)
FFoorr 3322//4422LLFF2200FFRR
or
Screw for stand fixing
(Refer to P.25)
(Except 19/22LH20R,
47LH30FR, 47/55LH50YR,
19LU50R, 22LU50FR,
4 /47LH70YR, 47LH90QR )
Bolts for stand
assembly
(Refer to P.17)
x 4
FFoorr 2266//3322//3377//4422LLHH2200RR,, 3322//3377//4422//4477LLHH3300FFRR,,
4422//4477//5555LLHH5500YYRR,, 4422//4477LLHH9900QQRR
Protection Cover
(Except
55LH50YR)
or
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PREPARATION
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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION
PREPARATION
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Image shown may differ from your TV.
For 19/ / 6/3 /37/4 LH 0R, 3 /37/4 /47LH30FR
CH
MENU
INPUT
ENTER
+
-
VOL
For 3 /4 LF 0FR
CHANNEL
Buttons
VOLUME
Buttons
ENTER Button
MENU Button
INPUT Button
19/ / 6LH 0R
INPUT MENU
VOL CH
ENTER
CHANNEL
(EE,DD) Buttons
VOLUME
(-, +) Buttons
ENTER
Button
MENU Button
POWER Button
INPUT Button
3 /37/4 LH 0R, 3 /37/4 /47LH30FR
INPUT
MENU
ENTER
CH
VOL
CHANNEL
(DD,EE) Buttons
VOLUME (+, -)
Buttons
ENTER Button
MENU Button
INPUT Button
POWER Button
Remote Control Sensor,
Power/Standby Indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.
Can be adjusted PPoowweerr IInnddiiccaattoorrin the OOPPTTIIOONN
menu. GGpp..9922)
AC power control switch
(Except 19/22LH20R)
ONOFF
POWER Button
Power/Standby Indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.
Remote Control Sensor
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