LG 15FG5RB, 14CC3AB User Manual

Color Television

OWNER'S MANUAL

Internet Home Page : http://www.lge.com

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.

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 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 ................................................................................................4 ~ 5

Connection of external equipment (some models)..........................................................5

Antenna Connections .........................................................................................................5

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

Turning on/off the TV .....................................................................................................6

Selecting the on screen language .................................................................................6

Memorizing Channels ....................................................................................................6

Memorizing the Channels by AUTO PROGRAM ..........................................................6

Memorizing the Channels by MANUAL PROGRAM .....................................................7

Selecting the Channel ...................................................................................................7

Adjusting the Volume .....................................................................................................7

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

Setting the Clock ...........................................................................................................8

Setting the Off timer........................................................................................................8

Setting the On timer........................................................................................................8

Setting the Sleep Time ..................................................................................................8

Auto Off .........................................................................................................................9

Key Lock.........................................................................................................................9

Auto demonstration (some models)................................................................................9

Favorite channel memory...............................................................................................9

Adjusting the Fine...........................................................................................................9

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

Auto Picture Control ....................................................................................................10

Adjusting the Picture.....................................................................................................10

Closed caption function (some models) .........................................................................11

Using Closed Captions ................................................................................................11

Operating the Caption and Text ...................................................................................11

Troubleshooting check list...............................................................................................12

CONTENTS

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Description of controls

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1. POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF)

Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".

2. NUMBER BUTTONS (some models)

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 (some models)

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. WIDE/ZOOM/ BUTTON (some models)

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

: No function.

10.MUTE BUTTON

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

11. TV/VIDEO BUTTON

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.REVIEW BUTTON (some models)

To return to the previous channel.

16.PICTURE BUTTON (some models)

To display picture modes one by one.

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.

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- POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF)

Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".

- REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

- STAND BY INDICATOR

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

- TV/VIDEO 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.

ENTER (

A

) BUTTON

• To exit from the displayed menu.

• To memorize the adjusted menu.

• To recall the current TV mode (by remote control only).

You can connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, camcorders etc. to your set.
Here shown may be somewhat different from your set.

These are an example drawing of typical jack layout.

IN JACKS (some models) :Connect external equipment outputs (VCR, LASER DISC,

CAMCORDER) to these inputs. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select

VIDEO or VIDEO

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Note:This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to, even if you turn the TV off.

Connection of external equipment (some models)

Description of controls (

front pane

)

Antenna Connections

Connecting an Outdoor Antenna

For the best reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna.
Severely weathered antennas and antenna cables can reduce the signal quality. Before connecting it,
necessarily inspect them. Any service center can explain the various outdoor antennas available to you.

Connecting a CATV Cable

If you subscribe to a CATV system, change the antenna connection as described below.

1. Remove the 300 to 75 ohm adapter or the cable from the set if attached.

2. Connect the CATV cable (75 ohm coaxial cable) to the antenna jack.

IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

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.

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.
number buttons (0 ~ 9) to change as .

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

Channels of general wireless TV Channels of Cable TV

CH.CH.

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

/Eor NUMBER buttons to select
the channel number you want to memorize or
erase.

2. Press the MEMORY/ERASE button to select

Memory or Erase.

The on screen display appears.

Using the MENU

1. Press the MENU button and then D/Ebutton
the until the menu is displayed as shown right.

2. Press the

G

and then use D/E button to

select

Manual.

3. Press the

G

button and then use D/Ebutton to

select

Channel.

4. Press the

G

button and then use D/Ebutton to
select the channel number you want to
memorize or erase.

5. Press the

F

button and then use D/Ebutton to
select

Memory.

6. Press the

G

button and then D/Eto select On

or Off.

7. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

Selecting the Channel

Press the D/Ebutton 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 theGbutton 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.

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Auto+prog. {
Manual {
Favorite++ {

oVolume 15

+++++++

EEMute

To +set

Manual {

CH.

Various function

Setting the Clock

Before setting the on/off timer, first you should set

the current time.

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

Clock .

3. Press the

G

button and then press the D/

E

button to adjust the hour.

4. Press the

G

button and then press the D/

E

button to adjust the minute.

5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

Setting the Off Timer

This is the function to automatically switch the TV
to standby mode at a preset time.

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 Off

timer

.

3. Press the

G

button and then press the D/

E

button to adjust the hour.

4. Press the

G

button and then press the D/

E

button to adjust the minute.

5.

On/Off is used to activate or deactivate preset

on/off times.
Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select Off

or On.

6. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
Note: If the same time is set for the on time and

off time, only the off time operates.

Setting the On Timer

This is the function to automatically turn the TV on
at a preset time and channel.

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 On

timer

.

3. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to

adjust the hour.

4. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to

adjust the minute.

5. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to select
the desired channel among the memorized
channels in auto program.

6. Press the

G

and then use D/Ebutton to adjust
the desired volume level.

7.

On/Off is used to activate or deactivate preset

on/off times.
Press the

G

button and then use D/Ebutton

to select

Off or On.

8. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
Notes: •If you don’t press any button within 2

hours after turning on the TV
set by ON TIMER function, the set will be
automatically switched back to
standby mode.

•TV must be in standby mode for the On
timer to work.

Setting the Sleep Time

You don't have to remember to switch the TV to
standby mode before you go to sleep. The sleep
timer automatically turns the TV off after the
preset time elapses.
Press the SLEEP button to select the desired
sleep time.
Each time you press this button, the sleep time is
displayed one by one as shown below. The timer
begins to count down from the number of minutes
selected.

Notes:

•After a few seconds, the desired sleep time will
disappear and be operated automatically.

•To view the remaining sleep time, press the

SLEEP button once and the remaining sleep time

will be displayed.

•To cancel the sleep time, select the

Sleep ---

mode by using the SLEEP button.

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Clock {

Off_timer {
On+_timer {
Auto+_off+ {

__:__+AMAM__

Clock {

---→10 →20→30 →60 →90 → 120→180→240

CH.CH.

Auto Off

If there is no input signal, the TV is switched to
standby mode automatically in 10 minutes.

1. Press the MENU button and then

D

/Ebutton

the until the menu is displayed.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Auto off.

3. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select On

or Off.

4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

Key Lock

The TV can be set so that the remote control is
needed to control it.
This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized
viewing.

1. Press the MENU button and then

D

/Ebutton

the until the men.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Key lock.

3. Press the

G

button and then D/Ebutton to

select

On or Off.

4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
Notes : • With the key lock on, the display

Key

lock

appears on the screen if any button
on the front panel is pressed while
viewing the TV.

• This programmed to remember which
option it was last set to even if you
switch the TV from standby mode.

Auto Demonstration
(some models)

Auto demonstration allows you to review all the
menus programmed in the TV set.

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 demo.

3. Press the

G

button, and the demonstration
starts.
When the demonstration reaches the last
display, it starts again from the beginning.

To stop auto demonstration, press any button.

Favorite channel memory

Favorite channel memory is a convenient feature
that lets you quickly scan up to five channels of
your choice without having to wait for the TV to
scan through all the in-between channels.

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

Favorite.

3. Press the

G

button and then use D/Ebutton

to select a favorite channel position.

4. Use the

F/G

button to select the desired

channel number.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4.

6. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
To select the favorite channel, repeatedly press

the FCR (Favorite Channel Review) button. Eight
channels programmed appear on the screen one
by one.

Adjusting the Fine

This function is to adjust the picture to stable
condition when it is poor, for example, a horizontal
stripe, twisted picture or no color in broad-casting.

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

Manual..

3. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Fine.

4. Press the

G

button to enter the Fine mode.

5. Press the

F/G

button to tune the desired

picture condition.

6. Press the ENTER (

A

) button to memorize.

7. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.
Notes : • To release the memorized fine tuning,

program again the fine-tuned channel by
AUTO PROGRAM or MANUAL
PROGRAM.

• If the finely tuned channel is memorized,
the color of the channel number changes
to yellow.

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Clock {
Off_timer {
On+_timer {
Auto+_off+ {

Auto+_off+_ {

On
Off

CH.CH.

Picture control

Auto Picture Control

You can select picture modes programmed at
factory as you prefer.

Using the APC button

1. Press the APC button.

2. Press the APC button to select

Clear,

Optimum, Soft or User.

3. Press the ENTER(

A

) button to exit.

Using the MENU button

1. Press the MENU button and then D/Ebutton
the until the menu is displayed .

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

APC.

3. Press the

G

button to enter the APC mode.

4. Press the

D

/Ebutton to select Magic

eye(some models), Clear, Optimum, Soft or
User.

5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

Adjusting the Picture

This is the function to manually adjust the desired
picture levels (Contrast, Brightness, Color,

Sharpness, Tint

) of the screen as you like. If the
picture you set is not satisfactory, you can select a
factory preset picture. In the broadcasting system
PAL-M/N, the picture item

Tint is not displayed.

1. Press the MENU button and then

D

/Ebutton

the until the menu is displayed.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select the

desired picture mode.

3. Press the

G

button.

4. Press the

F/G

button to adjust the level.

The level of displayed is adjusted.

5. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

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APC ++{
Contrast {
Brightness + {
Color ++++++++{
Sharpness + {
Tint

++++++

+ {

+

APC {

Clear
Optimum
Soft
User

Move++Next+{+Back}

APC ++{
Cotrast {
Brightness + {
Color ++++++++{
Sharpness + {
Tint

++++++

+ {

+

Contrast {

100

CH.CH.

CH.CH.

Closed captioning is a process which converts the
audio portion of a television program into written
words, which then appear on the television screen
in a form similar to subtitles. Closed captions allow
viewers to read the dialogue and narration of
television programs.

Using Closed Captions

Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and
narration of television programs. For prerecorded
programs, program dialogue can be arranged into
captions in advance. It's possible to caption a live
program by using a process called “real-time
captioning”, which creates captions instantly.
Real-time captioning is normally done by
professional reporters using a machine shorthand
system and computer for translation into English.
Captioning is an effective system for the hearing­impaired, and it can also aid in teaching language
skills.

Caption Tips

• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption

signals.

• Sometimes TV stations broadcast two different

caption signals on the same channel. By
selecting MODE 1 or MODE 2, you can choose
which signal you view. MODE 1 is usually the
signal with the captions, while MODE 2 might
show demonstration or programming
information.

• Your TV might not receive caption signals

normally in the following situations.

1. Poor reception conditions are encountered:

A

IGNITION:
Picture may flutter, drift, suffer from black spots
or horizontal streaking. Usually caused by
interference from automobile ignition systems,
neon lamps, electrical drills and other electrical
appliances.

A

GHOSTS:
Ghosts are caused when the TV signal splits
and follows two paths. One is the direct path
and the other is reflected off tall buildings, hills
or other objects. Changing the direction or
position of the antenna may improve reception.

A

SNOW:
If your receiver is located at the weak, fringe

area of a TV signal, your picture may be marred
by small dots. It may be necessary to install a
special antenna to improve the picture.

2. An old, bad or illegally recorded tape is played.

3. Strong, random signals from a car or airplane
interfere with the TV signal.

4. The signal from the antenna is weak.

5. The program wasn't captioned when it was
produced, transmitted or taped.

Using the Text Function

Text services give a wide variety of information on
all kind of subjects (ex. captioned program lists,
weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news
for hearing-impaired---) through the full TV screen.
But not all stations offer text services, even though
they might offer captioning.

Note:In the event you receive a poor signal, an

empty black box may appear and
disappear, even when the text mode is
selected. This is normal function in such an
event.

Operating the Caption and Text

Using the CAPTION button

1. Press the CAPTION button.

2. Press the CAPTION button to select

OFF,

Mode 1, Mode 2, Text 1 or Text 2.

3. Press the ENTER (

A

) button to exit.

Using the MENU button

1. Press the MENU button and then use D/

E

button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

G

and then

D/E

button to select

Caption.

3. Press the

G

button and then use

D/E

button

to select

Off,

Mode 1, Mode 2, Text 1 or Text 2.

4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to exit.

Note:This TV is programmed to remember which

mode it was last set to, even if you turn the
TV off.

Closed caption function (some models)

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Troubleshooting check list

SYMPTOMS

No power

No picture or sound

Poor picture but good sound

Poor reception

Lines in picture

Ghosts (multiple images)

Remote control does not work.

Cannot tune desired channel.

CHECK THESE THINGS

Is power cord plugged in?
Is television turned on?

Check batteries in remote control.
Try another channel (station trouble).

Check antenna connectings.
Check for local interference.

Adjust the antenna.
Adjust the picture control.

Program channel using AUTO
PROGRAM.