LG 21FU4RL User manual

Color Television
OWNER'S 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.
Internet Home Page : http://www.lge.com
P/N : MFL53455512-EN(CW81A/B,0904-REV01)

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WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety Precautions
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 unit. 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 purchase.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Cleaning
Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
television receiver manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
Power Supply
This television receiver should 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 dealer or local power company.
Press the POWER button on the front panel or
side panel to turn off the TV when the TV set is
not being used for a long time.It is recommended
to remove the plug from the wall outlet (Power point)
DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS
Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The plug
must remain readily operable.
Installation
Do not use this television receiver near water, for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swim-
ming 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 adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the television receiver.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manu-
facturer's instructions and should use a mounting
kit approved by the manufacturer.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or
bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure
reliable operation of the television receiver, and to
protect it from overheating. 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 surface. This
television receiver should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase unless proper
ventilation 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.
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 the apparatus.
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 outlets and extension cords
as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Never push objects of any kind into this television
receiver through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the television
receiver.
Service
Do not attempt to service this television yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
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Description of controls .....................3
On screen menus ....................................4
Basic TV operation...................................5
Various function ......................................6
Picture control .........................................7
Sound control...........................................7
Closed caption function (some models)......8
Connection of external equipment
(some models)................................8
Antenna Connections............................9
Connecting DVD player (some models).....9
Troubleshooting check list.....Back cover
CONTENTS

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Description of controls
1. POWER BUTTON (POWER or )
Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".
2. NUMBER BUTTONS
To select the desired channel directly.
3. APC (Auto Picture Control) BUTTON
To adjust the factory preset pictures
corresponding to the lighting around.
4. MENU BUTTON
To display on screen menus.
5. CH(or PR) UP/DOWN (
D
/
E
) BUTTONS
• To select the desired channel.
•To select the desired menu item when menu
is displayed on the screen.
VOLUME UP/DOWN (
F
/
G
) BUTTONS
• To increase or decrease volume level.
• To enter or adjust the selected menu when
menu is displayed on the screen.
ENTER (
A ) BUTTON
• To exit from the displayed menu.
• To memorize the adjusted menu.
•To recall the current TV mode (by remote
control only).
6. FCR (Favorite Channel Review) BUTTON
To select the favorite channel.
Refer to "Favorite channel memory".
7. AUTO PRG./A.PROG (Auto program)
BUTTON
To memorize channels by AUTO PROGRAM.
8. EYE/ BUTTON (some models)
To switch on or off eye picture.
Refer to "Enjoying the Eye Function".
: No function.
9. REVIEW BUTTON (some models)
To return to the previous channel.
10.MUTE BUTTON
To mute the sound. Again to restore the muted
sound.
11. TV/VIDEO BUTTON (some models)
To select TV, VIDEO or COMPONENT mode.
12.CAPTION BUTTON (some models)
To select the CAPTION mode.
Refer to "Closed caption function".
13.SLEEP BUTTON
To set the desired sleep time.
14.MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON (some models)
To memorize or erase the desired channel.
15.PICTURE BUTTON
To display picture modes one by one.
16.MTS BUTTON (some models)
To listen to the MTS sound.
17. (some models)
No function.
Fitting Batteries in the Remote Control Unit
• Open the battery compartment cover on the back
side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.
• Apply 1.5V batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix the
used batteries with new batteries.
Front Panel Information
- POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF)
Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".
- STAND BY INDICATOR
Illuminates red when the TV is in standby
mode. Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".
- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
- TV/VIDEO (
A )BUTTON
To select TV, VIDEO or COMPONENT mode.
- MENU BUTTON
To display on-screen.
- CHANNEL UP/DOWN (
D
/
E
) BUTTONS
• To select the desired channel.
• To select the desired menu item when menu
is displayed on the screen.
- VOLUME UP/DOWN (
F
/
G
) BUTTONS
• To increase or decrease volume level.
• To enter or adjust the selected menu when
menu is displayed on the screen.
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10
2
4
5
16
15
9
11
12
6
8
1
3
714
17
or

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On screen menus
Move+ + Next + { + Back}
Channel
The dialogue between you and your set takes place
on screen with an operator menu .The buttons
required for the operating steps are also displayed.
Menu selection
1.Press the MENU button and then use the
D
/
E
button to display each menu.
2.Press the
G
button and then use the
D
/
E
button to select a menu item.
3.Press the
G
button to display the sub menu or
the pull-down menu.
4.Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-
down menu with
F
/
G
or
D
/
E
. You can move
to the higher level menu with ENTER (
A )or
F
button and to move to the lower level menu
press the
G
button.
CH.CH.
Move+ + Next + { + Back}
DASP + + {
Turbo+Snd. {
AVL {
Balance {
Treble {
Bass {
Sound
CH.CH.
Move+ + Next + { + Back}
Clock {
Off_timer {
On+_timer {
Auto+_off+{
Timer
Channel {
Memory {
Fine {
Manual
CH.CH.
Auto+prog. {
Manual {
Favorite + channel + {
Channel
CATV++95
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Favorite {
CH.CH.
Move+ + Next + { + Back}
APC +
+ {
XD {
Contrast {
Brightness {
Color {
Sharpness {
Tint
++++++
{
Picture
CH.CH.
Auto+prog. {
Manual {
Favorite++ {
To+set
Manual {
__:__ + AMAM__
Clock {
Clear
Optimum
Soft
User
DASP + + {Flat
Music
Movie
Sport
User
Channel { TV 3
Move+
+ Next + { + Back}
Move+
+ Next + { + Back}
APC + +
{
Move
+ +Next+ { + Back }
Special
On
Off
CH.CH.
Language {
Input {
Key+lock {
Caption+{
Game+{
Auto+demo {
Key+lock {
Notes:
The function “Caption” will be disabled for Component input.
The function “Game” applies for only some models.
The function “Auto demo” is mentioned on page 7.

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Basic TV operation
Before operating your TV, make sure the following
instructions have been completed.
•Your TV has been connected to an antenna or a
cable system.
• Your TV has been plugged in a power outlet.
•In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display)
may be different from your TV’s because it is
just an example to help you with the TV
operation.
Turning on/off the TV
Press the POWER (or ON/OFF) button on the set.
At this time, the set switches to standby mode and
the standby indicator lights up in red.
To switch the TV on from standby mode, press
the TV/VIDEO, CH
D
/
E
button on the set or
POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH
D
/
E
or number button
on the remote control.
A channel number will be displayed on the screen.
The on-screen display will disappear after a few
seconds.
Press the POWER button on the remote control. It
reverts to standby mode.
To switch the TV off, press the POWER(ON/OFF)
button on the set.
Selecting the on screen language
1. Press the MENU button and then use the
D
/
E
button to select the Special menu.
2. Press the
G
and then use the
D
/
E
button to
select Language .
3. Press the
G
and then use the
D
/
E
button to
select the desired language.
From this point on, the on-screen display will be
presented in the language of your choice.
4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
Memorizing Channels
This is the function to memorize all the active
channels in your area before you can use the TV.
There are two ways of memorizing channels. You
can use either.One is called AUTO PROGRAM
and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM.
In AUTO PROGRAM the TV will memorize the
channels in ascending order. If there are
additional channels you want to add or delete, you
can manually add or delete those channels.
Memorizing the Channels by
AUTO PROGRAM
AUTO PROGRAM searches and memorizes all
the active channels in your area then you can
select the desired channel with the
D
/
E
buttons.
Using the AUTO PRG./A.PROG button
You can conveniently perform AUTO PROGRAM
using the
AUTO PRG./A.PROG button on the
remote control.
1. Press the
AUTO PRG./A.PROG button.
2. Press the
G
or AUTO PRG./A.PROG button.
The AUTO PROGRAM starts now.
If you want to stop auto programming, press the
ENTER (
A )button.
Only the channels searched up to that time are
memorized.
Notes: •If the programmed signal has poor
quality, memorize again in the
Auto prog.
•AUTO PROGRAM stores all receivable channels
regardless of receiving signal (RF, Cable).
•If channels of general wireless TV and cable TV
are duplicated, press the number buttons (0 ~ 9) to
change as .
Using the MENU button
1. Press the MENU button and then use the
D
/
E
button to select the Channel menu.
2. Press the
G
and then use the
D
/
E
button to
select Auto prog. .
3. Press the
G
button to enter the Auto prog.
mode.
4. The AUTO PROGRAM starts now.
Memorizing the Channels by
MANUAL PROGRAM
Using the MEMORY/ERASE button
You can conveniently perform MANUAL
PROGRAM using the MEMORY / ERASE button
on the remote control.
1. Press the
D
/
E
or NUMBER buttons to select
the channel number you want to memorize or
erase.
2. Press the MEMORY/ERASE button to select
Memory or Erase .
Selecting the Channel
Press the
D
/
E
button to conveniently select the
upper or lower channel then the channel being
viewed, or NUMBER buttons to directly select the
desired channel.
Adjusting the Volume
Press the
G
button to increase the volume level or
F
button to decrease the volume level.
To mute the sound, Press the MUTE button.
The word
Mute is displayed.
It's convenient when you get the telephone calls.
To restore the muted sound, press the MUTE
button again or VOL
F
/
G
button.
Channels of general
wireless TV Channels of
Cable TV