LG 26LG40 Series User manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
Write the model number and serial number from the
label on the back cabinet on the front or back of
this manual.
LCD TV / DVD Combo
OWNER’S MANUAL
26LG40
32LG40
P/NO : SAC31712401 (0805-REV03)
www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca
As an ENERGY STAR
Partner LG Electronics USA,
Inc. has determined that
this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.
CAUTION - CLASS 1M VISIBLE
AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY
WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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WARNING / CAUTION
WARNING / CAUTION
To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
FCC NOTICE
Class B digital device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 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 television 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 connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for 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
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture 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 system
of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry
as practical.

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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).
GROUNDING
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.
DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS
Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.
Keep the product away from direct sunlight.
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Power
Supply
Short-circuit
Breaker
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ANTENNAS
Outdoor antenna grounding
If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the
precautions below. An outdoor antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of over-
head power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can come in contact
with such power lines or circuits as death or
serious injury can occur.
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code
(NEC) in the U.S.A. provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
Antenna grounding according to the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Cleaning
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.
Moving
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.
Ventilation
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 cen-
ter.
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Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
NEC: National Electrical Code

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CONTENTS
WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PREPARATION
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Back Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Stand Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Desktop Pedestal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Swivel Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attaching the TV to a Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VESA Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling when
the TV is used on a stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Antenna or Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP
HD Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DVD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Other A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Audio out Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Turning On TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Quick Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Initial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
On-Screen Menus Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Channel Setup
- Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
- Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) . . . . . . 39
- Channel Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Input List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Input Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AV Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
SIMPLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
DVD OPERATION
Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Selecting Language
- Selecting Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
- Selecting Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
- Selecting Disc OSD Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Parental Control / Ratings
- Parental Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
- Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Picture Size Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Playing a DVD or Video CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
MP3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Audio CD Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
JPG File Viewing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
PICTURE CONTROL
Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Preset Picture Settings
- Picture Mode - Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
- Color Tone - Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Manual Picture Adjustment
- Picture Mode - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- Picture Mode - Expert Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Picture Improvement Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Advanced Control - Black (Darkness) Level . . . . . . . 69
Advanced Control - Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Advanced Control - Real Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Picture Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL
Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clear Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
TV Speakers On/Off Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Audio Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Audio Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
On-Screen Menus Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Caption Mode
- Analog Broadcasting System Captions . . . . . . . 84
- Digital Broadcasting System Captions . . . . . . . . 85
- Caption Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
TIME SETTING
Clock Setting
- Auto Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
- Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Auto On/Off Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Sleep Timer Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Auto Shut-off Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS
Set Password & Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Channel Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Movie & TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Downloadable Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
External Input Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Programing the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
IR Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
External Control Through RS-232C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Open Source License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

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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.
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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.
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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.
On Disposal
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “ Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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.
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AllRights Reserved.
1.5V 1.5V
Owner’s Manual Power Cord
Remote Control,
Batteries
FAV
MUTE
DISPLAY ZOOM
SUBTITLE
SKIP+
AUDIO
ANGLE
RETURN
REPEATA-B
TITLEMENU
AVMODE
RETURN
NTER
VOLCH
123
456
78
0
9
FLASHBK
P
A
G
E
R
O
T
A
T
E
+
INPUT
FAV
MUTE
DISPLAYZOOM
SUBTITLE
SKIP-
SLOW-
SKIP +
EJECT
SLOW+
AUDIO
ANGLE
PBC RETURN
REPEAT A-B
TITLEMENU
TV
STB
POWER
Q.MENU
BUILT-IN
MENU/
SETUP
AVMODE
RETURN
ENTER
VOLCH
123
456
78
0
9
FLASHBK
P
A
G
E
DVD
VCR
R
O
T
A
T
E
+
R
O
T
A
T
E
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DISCMENU
CD Manual
Option Extras
* Wipe spots on the exterior only with the
polishing cloth.
* Do not wipe roughly when removing stains.
Excessive pressure may cause scratches or
discoloration.
Polishing Cloth
(This feature is not available
for all models.)
D-sub 15 pin Cable
When using the VGA (D-sub 15 pin cable)
PC connection, the user must use shielded
signal interface cables with ferrite cores to
maintain standards compliance.
Bolts for stand assembly
(Refer to P.10)
Screw for stand fixing
(Refer to P.12)
Protection Cover
x 4 x 4
Cable Management
Clip

PREPARATION
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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION
PREPARATION
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Image shown may differ from your TV.
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NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape.
And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your TV, use it).
POWER Button
Power/Standby Indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.
(Can be adjusted. Refer to Power
Indicator in the OPTION menu. GGp.73)
MENU
INPUT
/
CH
VOL
ENTER
CHANNEL ( , )
Buttons
VOLUME (+, -)
Buttons
ENTER Button
EJECT Button
PLAY/PAUSE Button
STOP Button
SKIP Button
MENU Button
INPUT Button
D
Disc Slot:
Insert discs with the label facing
towards the front of the TV. Press
the disc partially into the slot and
the loader will pull the disc from
your hand. Do not force the disc
into the slot.
Remote Control Sensor