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LCD Color T elevision 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. MODELS: DU-30LZ30 DU-42LZ30 LG Electronics U.S.A. , Inc.[...]
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2 Warning W ARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 encl[...]
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3 Safety Instructions Important safeguards for you and your new product Y our product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However , improper use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. T o avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points whe[...]
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4 Safety Instructions Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20) Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21) Ground Clamps Po wer Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H) Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions NEC - National Electrical Code 1[...]
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5 Contents After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. W arnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connection Options . . .[...]
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6 Introduction Introduction Introduction CH VOL ENTER MENU VIDEO ON/OFF TV /I TV/VIDEO Button VOLUME ( F F , G G ) Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates brightly when the TV is in standby mode. Dims when the TV is switched on. - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . - This manu[...]
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7 Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Antenna1 Antenna 2 S-VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL UPGRADE PORT RGB INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) DVI INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) COMPONENT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A/V INPUT1 (MONO) DVD /DTV INPUT COMPONENT 1 DVI INPUT PC/DVI AUDIO INPUT RL R L COMPONENT1 INPU[...]
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8 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV . LIGHT TV/VIDE O MODE COMP/RGB/DVI MUTE SURF VOL CH INFO SAP RA TIO CC MENU SOUND VIDEO EXIT PLA Y P AUSE STOP RECORD PIP PIPCH- PIPCH+ PIPINPUT FREEZE ADJUST ENTER ZOOM SIGNAL SW AP REW FF SKIP POWER TIM ER FLASHBK LIGHT Illuminates the remote control bu[...]
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9 Installation Installation Installation Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord L I G H T T V / V I D E O MODE COMP/RGB/DVI MUTE SURF VOL CH INFO SAP RATIO CC MENU SOUND VIDEO EXIT PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD PIP PIPCH- PIPCH+ PIPINPUT FREEZE ADJUST ENTER ZOOM SIGNAL SWAP REW FF SKIP P O W E R T IM E R FLASHBK Remote Control Ensure that the f[...]
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10 Installation W W ire Holders ire Holders - Thread, then pull the wires through the hole on the TV stand. Rear Rear A/V Cover A/V Cover * The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover. a. Remove the cover . b. Install wires as necessary . c. Reinstall the cover . Position the A/V cover with the TV back panel. d. Align the holes on the TV ba[...]
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11 Installation - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality , adjust antenna direction if needed. Antenna Connection Antenna Connection Analog and Digital TV signals provided on one antenna NOTE : If you are not sure of the type of signal(s) you are receiving, let EZ Scan complete all the channel signal-[...]
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12 Installation NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV - T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - T ypically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen ma y remain visible on the screen. Connection Option 1 Set VCR [...]
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13 Installation • Component Input ports T o get better picture quality , connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below . How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack [...]
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14 Installation Send the TV ’ s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port. How to connect 1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port. 2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio optical input on the audio equipment. 3. Set the “ TV S[...]
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15 Installation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to 1024x768, 60Hz. 2. Use the TV ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector . • If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously , connect only [...]
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16 Operation Operation Operation - Be sure to select the RGB-PC/RGB-DTV source before operation. (For RGB-DTV input source, Position and Reset are available.) - In DVI-PC and DVI-DTV input source, settings are not adjustable. - Y ou can manually adjust picture position and minimize image shaking for the PC input source. 1. Press the ADJUST button a[...]
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17 Operation On-screen Menus Language Selection On-screen Menus Language Selection T T urning the TV On urning the TV On T urning on the TV just after installation T urning on the TV (power cord is still connected) 1. Connect power cord correctly . 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the TV . At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the [...]
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18 Operation SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev. Select antenna input, press MENU Air ANT 1 ANT 2 - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to [...]
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19 Operation - Reveals how strong your DTV signal is and whether you need to adjust your antenna or digital cable input. The higher the signal strength, the less likely you are to experience picture degradation. - Digital DTV Signals: May not be available in all areas, nor are broadcast on all programs. 1. Press the SIGNAL button. 2. V iew the on-s[...]
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20 Operation - Illuminates brightly when the set is turned on. The LED displays current TV status. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Front Display . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Off , Dark , Normal , and [...]
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21 Operation - Adjust the picture appearance to suit your preference and viewing situations. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select the desired picture option ( Contrast , Brightness , Color , Sharpness , or Tint ) . 3. Press the G G button and[...]
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22 Operation - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset values. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Video Preset . 3. Press the G G button to reset the Video menu options to original values. V V ideo P[...]
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23 Operation - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options 1. Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below: Off (your own settings), Normal , Stadium , Theater , and Music . • Y ou can also adjust EZ Sound in the AUD[...]
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24 Operation SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev. Audio Language EZ SoundRite EZ Sound Balance T reble Bass Front Surround G G TV Speaker Off 3D EchoSound System SRS T ruSurround XT MENU SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev. Audio Language EZ SoundRite EZ Sound Balance T reble Bass Front Surround TV Speaker G G Off On MENU 1. Press the MENU [...]
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25 Operation T T ime Menu Options ime Menu Options SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev. Auto Clock G G Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer Sleep Timer Auto Off Off On Time Zone Eastern MENU SETUP VIDEO AUDIO TIME OPTION LOCK Prev. Auto Clock Manual Clock Off Timer On Timer G G Sleep Timer Auto Off Off On Ti me 6 : 30 AM Ch. TV 2-0 V o l 1 7 MENU SE[...]
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26 Operation Auto Of Auto Of f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns of f automatically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select Auto Off . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select On [...]
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27 Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV , you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- [...]
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28 Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Mode Caption Mode Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program. - Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen usually the program's dialog. - T ext displays infor[...]
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29 Operation 1. Press the ZOOM button in DTV 720p, or 1080i modes. 2. Use the D D / E E / F F / G G buttons to select the screen split zoom section. 3. T o return to normal viewing, press the ZOOM button aga in. Split Zoom (DTV 720p, or 1080i mode only) Split Zoom (DTV 720p, or 1080i mode only) - Enlarges the picture with correct proportions. - Whe[...]
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30 Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V -Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked[...]
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31 Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use D D / E E button to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the G G button • If Lock is already set, enter the password as requested. • The TV is set up with the initial password “ 7-7-7-7 ” . 2. Use the D D / E E button to choose from the following Lock Me[...]
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32 Operation W W atching PIP/POP/T atching PIP/POP/T win Picture win Picture - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - T win Picture mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at th[...]
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33 Operation Moving the PIP Moving the PIP sub picture sub picture In PIP mode, press the D D / E E / F F / G G button to move the sub picture to a different location on the screen. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for T T win Picture win Picture Use the D D / E E / F F / G G button to change main and su[...]
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34 External Control Device Setup No. Pin Name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (T ransmit data) 4 DTR (DTE side ready) 5 GND 6 DSR (DCE side ready) 7 RTS (Ready to send) 8 CTS (Clear to send) 9 No Connection 1 5 6 9 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR CTS RTS PC 7-Wire Configurations (Standard RS-232C cable) D-Su[...]
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35 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping ’ . See page 36. • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable. • Stop bit : 1 bit • Communication code : ASCII code Communication Parameters Communicatio[...]
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36 External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the Monitor. T ransmission Data 0: DTV 1: Analog 2: Video 1 3: Video 2 4: Component 1 5: Component 2 6: RGB-DTV 7: RGB-PC 8: DVI-DTV 9: DVI-PC Data 0: Auto (Set by program) 1: Normal screen (4:3) 2: Wide screen (16:9) 3: Horizon 4: Zoom[...]
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37 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) G T o adjust the screen color. Y ou can also adjust color in the Video menu. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping ’ . See page 36. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:j) G T o adjust the screen t[...]
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38 External Control Device Setup 19. Color T emperature (Command2:u) G T o adjust color temperature. Y ou can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. T ransmission Data 0: W arm 1: Medium 2: Cool [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 21. Channel T uning (Command: m a) G T o tune channel to following [...]
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39 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV . G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame G Repeat code G Lead code • 1st frame Low custom code Lead code High custom code Data code Data code T C T f T1 C0 Carrier frequency F CAR = 1/T C = f OSC /12 Dut[...]
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40 IR Codes 0x0B 0x08 0xC4 0xC5 0x98 0x79 0x0E 0x10 ~ 0x19 0x4C 0x1A 0x09 0x02 0x03 0x00 0x01 0x1E 0xAA 0x39 0x40 0x41 0x07 0x06 0x44 0x43 0x52 0x4D 0x5B 0x60 0x72 0x71 0x61 0x63 0x65 0x7B 0x0A 0xCB 0xD6 0x5A 0xD0 0xBF 0xD4 0xD5 0xD7 0xC6 0x76 0x77 0xAF 0x70 0x96 R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) Discr[...]
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41 Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode Programming the Rem[...]
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42 Programming Codes Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs VCRs CA CA TV TV AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 040 135 CURTIS MA THES 031 033 041 DAEWOO 005 007 010 064 065 108 1 10 1 1 1 11 2 11 6 11 7 11 9 DA YTRON 108 DB[...]
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43 Programming Codes Audio Audio APEX DIGIT AL 022 DENON 020 014 GE 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 0 27 JVC 012 LG 001 010 016 025 MAGNA VOX 013 MARANTZ 024 MITSUBISHI 002 NAD 023 ONKYO 008 017 P ANASONIC 003 009 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 004 026 PROCEED 021 PROSCAN 005 006 RCA 005 006 SAMSUNG 01 1 015 SONY 007 THOMPSON 005 006 TOSHIBA 019 008 Y AMAHA 009 018 ZEN[...]
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44 T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO menu. (Refer to p.23) Unusual sound from inside the TV • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the plasma display is turned on or of f and does not indicate a fault with the TV . No picture & No sound • [...]
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45 Maintenance 1. Here ’ s a great way to keep the dust of f your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it ’ s almost dry , and then use it to wipe the screen. 2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry befor[...]
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46 Product Specification • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. Product Specifications Product Specifications MODELS NTSC-M, A TSC VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 125, CADTV 1 ~ 135. DTV 2 ~ 69 75 Ω 41 / 1081 26.4 / 665 3.7 / 246 73.4 / 32 AC 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.8A 48.2 / 1210 30.6 / 758[...]
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Y our L G ® LCD T elevision will be repaired or replaced, at LG’ s option, if it proves to be defective in material or work- manship under normal use, during the warranty period ("W arr anty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good [...]
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Image-Persistence Caus e & Prevention Image-Persistence is rare on LCDs but is someth ing of which yo u, the customer , should be aware . What is Image-Pers istence? A residual image from a previous screen is still viewable after changing channels/inputs. Sometimes the af ter image will fade away in a few second s/minutes, but it is possible th[...]
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P/NO : 3828TUL229C(0404-REV01) TO CONTACT LG ELECTRONICS BY MAIL: LG ® Customer Interactiv e Center P . O. Box 240007 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824 http://www .lgservice.com CONCERNING PIXEL FUNCTIONALITY: An LCD T elevision contains hundreds of thousands of individual pixels. LCD displays typically contain a small number of pixe[...]