LG 29FU6ALX User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Colour Television
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 infor-
mation to your dealer when you require service.
Model number : 29FU6ALX
Serial number :
P/NO : MFL67005401 (CW91D)(1009-REV00)
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Power
This set operates on anAC mains supply, the volt-
age is as indicated on the label on the back cover.
Never apply DC power to the set. In the event of
thunderstorms or powercuts, please pull out the
aerial and power plug.
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
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set
to rain or moisture.
Donotplace anything containing liquid ontopof the set,
this may cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Service
Never remove the back cover of the set as this can
expose you to very high voltage and other hazards. If
the set does not operate properly, unplug it and call
your dealer.
Aerial
Connect the aerial cable to the socket on the back
cover. For the best reception an outdoor aerial
should be used.
Location
Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight
falls directly onto the screen. Care should be
taken not to expose the set to any unnecessary
vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also ensure that
the set is placed in a position to allow a free flow
of air. Do not cover the ventilation openings on the
back cover.
Installation
Connection of external equipment
Aerial socket
1. Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the
aerial socket on the back of the set.
2. Connect the aerial cable to the RF aerial in
socket of the VCR.
3. Store the VCR channel on a desired pro-
gramme number using the ‘Auto programme
tuning’ section.
4. Select the programme number where the
VCR channel is stored.
5. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
Audio/Video in/out sockets (option)
1. Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR
to audio/video in sockets of the set and in sock-
ets of the VCR to RF OUT sockets of the set.
2. If the VCR is connected to theAV sockets on the
set, press the TV/AV button to select AV1 or
AV2(option).
3. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.The VCR
playback picture appears on the screen.
You can also record programmes received by the
TV on video tape via audio/video out sockets.
Note :
If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable
from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO socket of
the set.
And if connected to AV2(option),then you should
select L+L mode by pressing the I/II/*(option) key.
Euro scart socket (option)
1. Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to
the Euro scart socket of the set.
2. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
If your VCR outputs a switching voltage when
connected to Euro scart socket, the set will
switch to AV 1 mode automatically. But if you
want to keep on watching TV mode, press the
DD/ EEor NUMBER buttons.Otherwise press
the TV/AV button on the remote control
handset to select AV 1 The VCR playback pic-
ture appears on the screen.
You can also record programmes received by the
TV on video tape.
Note : Signal type RGB, i.e. the signals red, green
and blue can only be selected for the Euro scart
socket. These signals are transmitted, for exam-
ple, by a pay TV decoder, game machine or photo
CD unit, etc.
Component in sockets (option)
1. Connect the COMPONENT video output
sockets (Y Cb Cr, Y Pb Pr or Y B-Y R-Y) of the
COMPONENT (480i) to the COMPONENT
INPUT sockets (Y PBPR) on the set.
2. Connect the audio cable from the COMPO-
NENT to AUDIO IN sockets of AV IN1.
3. Press the TV/AV button to select COMPO-
NENT.
4. Press the PLAY button on the COMPONENT.
The COMPONENT playback picture appears
on the screen.

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Location and function of controls
Remote control handset
Before you use the remote control handset,
please install the batteries.
1. POWER
Switches the set on from standby or off to
standby.
2. NUMBER BUTTONS
Switches the set on from standby or directly
select a number.
3. MENU
Selects a menu.
4. DD/ EE(Programme Up/Down)
Selects a programme or a menu item.
Switches the set on from standby.
FF/ GG(Volume Up/Down)
Adjusts the volume.
Adjusts menu settings.
OK
Accepts your selection or displays the current
mode.
5. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option)
These buttons are used for teletext.
For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.
6. SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer.
7. EYE/*(option)
Switches the eye function on or off.
8. MUTE
Switches the sound on or off.
9. TV/AV
Selects TV or AV mode.
Switches the set on from standby.
Exits the Teletext mode.
10. I/II/*
Selects the language during dual language
broadcast.
Selects the sound output (option).
11. Q.VIEW (or YELLOW)
Returns to the previously viewed programme.
12. LIST / *(option)
Displays the programme table.
13. FAVOURITE / *(option)
Selects a favorite programme.
*: No function
COLOURED BUTTONS : These buttons are
used for teletext (only TELETEXT models).
Battery installation
The remote control handset is powered by AAA
type batteries.Install batteries as indicated by the
polarity symbols ( and ) marked inside the
compartment.
Note :
To avoid damage from possible battery leakage,
remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the
remote control handset for an extended period of
time
.
Front panel
MAIN POWER (ON/OFF)
Switches the set on or off.
POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR
Illuminates brightly when the set is in standby
mode.Dims when the set is switched on.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Note : Only use the supplied remote control
handset. (When you use others, they will not
be able to function.)
MENU
Selects a menu.
AA/OK
Accepts your selection or displays the current
mode.
FF/ GG(Volume Down/Up)
Adjusts the volume.
Adjusts menu settings.
DD/ EE(Programme Up/Down)
Selects a programme or a menu item.
Switches the set on from standby.
AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS
(AV IN2)(option)
Connect the audio/video out sockets of exter-
nal equipment to these sockets.
Note :
What is shown here may be somewhat different
from your set or can not be supplied on your
area.
+
-
MUTE
MENU
TV/AV
POWER
123
456
789
0
OK
FAVOURITE/
Q.VIEW LIST/
VOL
VOL
PR
PR
1
2
3
4
4
11
89
12
5
6
7
13
10
*
*

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Basic operation
On and off
1. Press the main power button to switch the set on.
2. If the set is in standby mode, press the
POWER,
DD
/
EE, TV/AV or NUMBER buttons on
the remote control handset to switch it on fully.
3. Press the POWER button on the remote con-
trol handset.
The set reverts to standby mode.
4. Press the main power button again to switch
the set off.
Note : If, while the set is switched on, the mains
plug is disconnected the set will switch to standby
or power on when the mains plug is replaced in
the mains power socket.
Mute function
Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off
and the display W appears.
You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE, FF/ GG,
I/II/
*
(option), button.
On screen language selection(option)
The menu can be displayed on the screen in
desired language. First select your language.
1. Press the MENU button and then DD/ EEbut-
ton to select the Special menu.
2. Press the GGor OK button to select Language.
3. Press the FF/ GGbutton to select your desired
language.
All the on screen displays will appear in the
selected language.Press the MENU button to
return to the Special menu.
4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return
to normal TV viewing.
TV and AV modes
AV mode is used when a video cassette recorder
(VCR), or other equipment is connected to the set.
Note : When a VCR is connected via the aerial
socket the set is used in TV mode. See the
‘Connection of external equipment’ section.
AV1 : VCR connected to the Euro scart socket or
AV IN 1 sockets on the set
AV2 : VCR connected to the AV IN 2 sockets on
the set (option).
COMPONENT : DVD Player connected to the
COMPONENT sockets on the set (option).
Alternatively you can select the TV or AV mode by
pressing the TV/AV button.
In AV mode, to return to TV mode, press the DD/
EEor NUMBER buttons.
Auto AV switching (option)
If your VCR outputs switching voltage when it is
switched to playback with the VCR connected to the
Euro scart socket. The set is automatically switched
to AV1 mode when an AV signal is input. But if you
want to keep on watching TV mode, press the DD/ EE
or NUMBER buttons. Press the TV/AV button to
return to AV modes.
Child lock
The TV can be set so that the remote control hand-
set is needed to control it. This feature can be used
to prevent unauthorized viewing.
With the lock on, the display Child lock on
appears on the screen if any button on the front
panel is pressed while viewing the TV.
Degaussing (option)
Due to the super large Tube in the set. The colour
purity of the picture may be affected by other
magnetic influences such as speakers. Stripes
may appear on the screen or there may be colour
patches.
Note : If you cannot adjust the screen condition by
degaussing, try it again after about 4 minutes.
Sleep timer
You don’t have to remember to switch the set off
before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automati-
cally switches the set to standby after the preset
time elapses.
Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to select the
number of minutes. The display - - - will appear
on the screen, followed by 10,20, 30, 60, 90, 120,
180 and 240.The timer begins to count down from
the number of minutes selected.
Note :
a. To view the remaining sleep time, press the
SLEEP button once.
b. To cancel the sleep time, repeatedly press the
SLEEP button until the display - - - appears.
c. When you switch the set off, the set releases
the preset sleep time.
Energy Saving (option)
If On is selected for Energy Saving ,the TV
screen will be turned off and the energy saving
mode will be started within 10 seconds.The ener-
gy saving mode saves energy by about 70% com-
pared with the normal status.And only sound is
output,no picture is displayed.
After the energy saving mode is started,you can
adjust volume levels by pressingFF/ GGbutton
(while the volume bar OSD is not displayed.)
Press any key(except FF/ GGbutton)to exit from this
fuction.
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Clock
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e. In some model, on CH menu, only
Colour System which functioned when
AV1 or AV2 input, while on Component
input ,CH menu will not funtioned.