LG MC-059C User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
Colour Television
information to your dealer when you require service.
See the label attached on the back cover and quote this
Record model number and serial number of the set.
Retain it for future reference.
Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.
P/No. : MFL39815401 (MC059C,REV. 00)
Chassis MC-059C:

Important Precautions 3
Safety/Installation
Location and function of controls 5
Remote control handset / Front panel
Basic operation 8
On and Off / Programme selection
Volume adjustment / Quick view
Mute function
On screen language selection (option)
On screen menus 9
Menu selection
Setting upTV stations 10
Auto programme tuning
Manual programme tuning
Programme edit
Favourite programme
Calling the programme table
Picture adjustment 16
PSM (Picture Status Memory)
CSM (Colour Status Memory)
Picture adjustment / Eye (option)
XD Picture Selection
Sound adjustment (option) 18
SSM (Sound Status Memory) / Sound adjustment
Turbo selection (option)/ Sound output selection (option)
Stereo/Dual reception (option)
NICAM reception (option)
Time setting 21
Setting the clock
Setting the On/Off timer
Auto sleep
Other functions 22
TV and AV modes / Auto AV switching (option)
Child lock / Blue back (option)
Games (option) / Sleep timer
Connection of external equipment 25
Aerial socket
Audio/Video in/out sockets (option)
Euro scart socket (option)
S-video/Audio in sockets (S-AV) (option)
Component in sockets (option)
Headphone socket (option)
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Important Precautions
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety, however
improperusemayresultinpotentialelectricalshockorfirehazards.Inordertoallowtheproper
operation of all safeguards incorporated in thisTV set, observe the following basic rules for its
installation,useandservicing.Keepitinanaccessibleplaceforfuturereference.
On Safety
Do not Open theTV set
There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Contact your dealer if theTV is not operating properly.
To Avoid Personal Injury :
Do not place the TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured.
Use only fixed wooden stand.The TV shall be positioned 5cm behind the front
edge of an open fronted with 1cm free space along the sides top and 5cm
depth behind the TV.
Do not try to roll a stand with small casters across thresholds or deep pile
carpets.
To Prevent Fire or Hazards:
Always turn the TV set OFF if you leave the room for more than a short period
of time.Never leave the TV set ON when leaving the house.
Keep children from dropping or pushing objects into the TV cabinet
openings.Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages.
Do not add accessories that have not been designed for this TV set.
During a lighting storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an
extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and extreme socket.
Do not bring magnetic devices such as magnets or motors near the picture tube.
Operate the TV set only from a power source indicated in the specifications of this manual or
listed on the TV set. If you are not sure what type of power supply you have in your home,
consult with your dealer.
Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous.So are frayed power cords and
broken plugs.They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for
replacement.
The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Ensure that the socket-outlet
is easily accessible after installation.
Hands must be dry when holding the power plug to avoid an electric shock.
Do not damage the power cord by disassembling, bending, pulling or heating up,it can cause
fire or electric shock.
Make sure to completely insert the power plug. Insecure connections can cause fire.

Important Precautions
Power
This set operates on an AC mains supply, the voltage 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
Service
pullouttheaerialandmainsplugs.
Aerial
Location
Connecttheaerialcabletothesocketmarked 75 onthebackcover.Forthebestreception
anoutdooraerialshouldbe used.
Theventilationshouldnotbeimpededbycoveringtheventilationopeningswithitemssuchas
NonakedflamesourcesuchaslightedcandlesshouldbeplacedontheTV.
Never placetheTVset inabuilt-inenclosureunlessproperventilationisprovided.
NeverplacetheTVsetnearoroveraradiatororheatsource.
Positionyoursetsothatnobrightlightorsunlightfallsdirectlyontothescreen.
newspaper,tablecloths,curtains,etc.
On Installation
Do not allow anything to rest upon or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set
where the power cord is subject to damage.
Do not attempt to service the TV set yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Do not use this TV near water such as near bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundary tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
TV set are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow the release of heat
generated during operation. If these openings are blocked, built-up heat can cause failures
which may result in a fire hazard.There fore,
OnCleaning
OnRepacking
UnplugtheTVsetbeforecleaningthefaceoftheTVscreen.
Donotthrowawaythecartonandpackingmaterials.Theymakeanidealcontainerinwhichto
Useaslightlydamp(notwet)cloth.DonotuseanaerosoldirectlyontheTVscreenbecause
transporttheunit.Whenshippingtheunittoanotherlocation,repackitinitsoriginalmaterial.
overspraymaycauseelectricshock.
Caution: Please do not use stabilizer with TV set as this set has inbuilt voltage
stabilizer.Useof Inferiorqualitystabilizermaydamage theset.
Batteryinstallation
TheremotecontrolhandsetispoweredbytwoAA/AAAtypebatteries.Toloadthebatteries,turntheremote
control handset over and open the battery compartment. Install two batteries as indicated by the polarity
symbols(+ and -)markedinsidethecompartment.
Note: To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the
remotecontrolhandsetforanexternalperiodoftime.
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9/10.Turbo Picture/Sound Button
Select Turbo Picture/Sound.
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favourite
On
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11. MUTE
switches the sound On or Off.
12. TV/AV
selects TV or AV mode.
switches the set On from standby.
13. ARC/I/II/*(option)
changes the picture format
selects the language during dual language broadcast.(option)
selects the sound output.
14. LIST
displays the programme table.
15. SLEEP
sets the sleep timer.
16. SSM/* (Sound Status Memory) (option)
recalls your preferred sound setting.
* : No function
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On
On.
On or Off.
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On
You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE, , SSM/*, I/II/*
(option) orTURBO button.
On and Off
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XDpictureselection(option)
When this function is On, the picture will be more brilliant and dis-tinct
thannormalpicture.
RepeatedlypressthePICTUREbuttontoswitchOnorOff.
(XD Off) (XD On)
Note :
a. If you press the PSM button with the XD picture function, the
XD picture function is automatically switched Off.
b. XD picture function is not available for RGB input
source.
On
On or Off.
Off.
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PICTURE
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Turbo Sound (option)
When this function is On, the sound will be more emphasized and
amplifiedthannormalsound.
RepeatedlypresstheSOUNDbuttontoswitchOnorOff.
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Turbo Snd Off Turbo Snd On
PICTURE SOUND
TURBO

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