LG 21FC2RB, 15FC2RL User Manual

Color Television

OWNER'S MANUAL

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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.

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 IN SIDE. 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.

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 swim­ming 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 manu­facturer'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 built­in 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 ~ 5

Basic TV operation .............................................................................................................6

Various function .................................................................................................................8

Picture control ..................................................................................................................10

Sound control ...................................................................................................................10

Closed caption function (some models) .........................................................................12

Antenna Connections .......................................................................................................13

Connection of external equipment (some models)................................................14 ~ 15

Connecting DVD player (some models) ..........................................................................16

Troubleshooting check list...............................................................................................17

CONTENTS

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Description of controls

POWER

APC

CH

VOL VOL

ENTER

CH

MENU

SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

EYE/

REVIEW WIDE/ZOOM PICTURE

MEMORY

/ERASE

AUTOPRG.

CAPTION

FCR

MUTE

1

3

2

4

5

6
8

9

10

7

11

12
13

14
15

16

1. POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF)

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. 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.

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. (Auto program) BUTTON

To memorize channels by AUTO PROGRAM.

Description of controls

4

18

17

POWERMUTE

TV/VIDEO

APC

CAPTION

FCR

SLEEP

CH

CH

VOL

ENTER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

VOL

MENU

AUTOPRG.

EYE/

REVIEW

MTS

PICTURE

MEMORY

/ERASE

11

5

2

4

12

8

7

9

17

6

1

3

13
14

15
16

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.WIDE/ZOOM/ BUTTON (some models)

To select the desired picture format (4:3, 16:9 or
ZOOM).

: No function.

11.MUTE BUTTON

To mute the sound. Again to restore the muted
sound.

12. TV/VIDEO BUTTON

To select TV, VIDEO or COMPONENT mode.

13.CAPTION BUTTON (some models)

To select the CAPTION mode.
Refer to "Closed caption function".

14.SLEEP BUTTON

To set the desired sleep time.

15.MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON (some models)

To memorize or erase the desired channel.

16.PICTURE BUTTON

To display picture modes one by one.

17.MTS BUTTON (some models)

To listen to the MTS sound.

18.TURBO SOUND/TURBO-S BUTTON
(some models)

To switch on or off TURBO SOUND function.

TURBO PICTURE/TURBO-P BUTTON
(some models)

To switch on or off TURBO PICTURE function.

19.STAND BY INDICATOR (STAND BY )

Illuminates red when the TV is in standby mode.
Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".

20.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

21.EYE SENSOR (some models)

Adjusts picture according to the surrounding
conditions.

Note: Fitting Batteries in the Remote Control Unit

• Open the battery compartment cover on the back

side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Apply two 1.5V batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix the

used batteries with new batteries.

EYE/

REVIEW MTS PICTURE

AUTOPRG.

EYE/

AUTOPRG.

REVIEW PICTURESOUND

TURBO

MEMORY

/ERASE

MEMORY

/ERASE

5

MENU

STAND BY

POWER

TV/VIDEO

VOL

CH

12 4 5

1 19 20

MENU

TV/VIDEO

STAND BY

VOL CH

ON/OFF

SOUND

TURBO

PICTURE

5

17

12 4

1 19 20

MENU

TV/VIDEO

VOL CH

POWER

STAND BY

1 19 20

12 4 5

MENU

TV/VIDEO

VOL

ON/OFF

CH

STAND BY

1 12 19 204 5

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

TV/VIDEO

MENU VOL

ON/OFF

CH

1

2019 12 4

5

MENU

TV/VIDEO

VOL CH

ON/OFF

STAND BY

12 4

1

20519

ON/OFF

MENU

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOL

1

12

4

5 20 19

1 19

12

4

5

20

MENU

VOL CH

TV/VIDEO

1 202112 4

19

5

ON/
OFF

1 19 20

12 4 5

ON/OFF

1 19 20

12 4 5

MENU

VOL CH

TV/VIDEO

1 19 20

12 4 5

TV/VIDEO

MENU

VOL

ON/OFF

CH

1 19 20

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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.

T urning 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

/Eor 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 button on
the set.

Selecting the on screen language

1. Press the MENU button and then D/Ebutton

until the menu is displayed as shown right.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Language.

3. Press the

G

and then use 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

/Ebuttons.

Using the A.PROG button

You can conveniently perform AUTO PROGRAM
using the AUTOPRG. button on the remote
control.

1. Press the AUTOPRG. button.

2. Press the

G

or AUTOPRG. 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 D/Ebutton

the until the menu is displayed as shown right.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Auto prog..

3. Press the

G

button to enter the Auto prog.

mode.

4. The AUTO PROGRAM starts now.

Basic TV operation

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Move++Next+{+Exit}

Language {
Input {
Key+lock {
Caption+ {
Auto+demo {

Channels of general

wireless TV

Channels of

Cable TV

Move++Next+{+Exit}

Auto+prog. {
Manual {
Favorite++ {

CH.CH.

CH.CH.