LG MC-019E, 21FD56 Series, 21FE46 Series Owner's 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. : 38289U0513A (Rev. No. 00)

Chassis : MC-019E

Installation 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)

Menu selection

Auto programme tuning / Manual programme tuning /
Assigning a programme name / Fine tuning / Programme edit /
Swapping programme / Skipping a programme number /
Selecting a programme in the programme table /
Paging through a programme table

Picture adjustment 14

PSM (Picture Status Memory) / Picture adjustment /
Eye (option) / Turbo picture selection (option) /

Sound adjustment (option) 16

SSM (Sound Status Memory) / Sound frequency adjustment (Equalizer) /
Equalizer Key / Balance adjustment / TURBO SOUND (option) /
CBC (Calibrated Bass Control) (Option) / Sound output selection /

Other functions 18

Auto AV switching (option) / Child lock / Auto sleep / Blue back /
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) / CSM ( Colour Status Memory) /
Sleep timer / Game (option) / Space Fighter (Option) /

Aerial socket / Audio Video in/out sockets (option) /
Euro scart socket (option) / Component in sockets (option) /
Headphone socket (option)

On screen menus 9

Setting up TV stations 10

Connection of external equipment 22

ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) / Standard / Zoom /

Remote control for game (option) / Time functions / ON Time /
On programme number/On Volume / Off Time /Programme surfing /

Troubleshooting check list 23

Contents

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Important Precautions

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety, however
improper use may result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order to allow the proper
operation of all safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its
installation, use and servicing. Keep it in an accessible place for future reference.

On Safety

Do not Open the TV set

There are no user serviceable components inside.
There are Dangerous High Voltages inside, even when the power is OFF.
Contact your dealer if the TV 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.

Connect the aerial cable to the socket market 75 W on th e back cover. For the best reception
an outdoor aer ial should be used.

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

pull out the aerial and mains plugs.

Aerial

Location

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as

No naked flame source such as lighted candles should be placed on the TV.

Never place the TV set in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.

Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat source.
Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto the screen.

newspaper, table cloths, 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,

On Cleaning

On Repacking

Unplug the TV set before cleaning the face of the TV screen.

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container in which to

Use a slightly damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use an aerosol directly on the TV screen because

transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it in its original material.

overspray may cause electric shock.

Caution:

Please do not use stabilizer with TV set as this set has inbuilt voltage

stabilizer. Use of Inferior quality stabilizer may damage the set.

Battery installation

The remote control handset is powered by two AA/AAA type batteries. To load the batteries, turn the remote
control handset over and open the battery compartment. Install two 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.

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All the functions can be controlled with the remote control
handset. Some functions can also be adjusted with the buttons
on the front panel of the set.

Remote control handset

Before you use the remote control handset, please install the
batteries. See the previous page.

1. POWER

switches the set from On to standby or standby to On.

2. NUMBER BUTTONS

switches the set On from standby or directly select a
Programme number.

3. MENU

selects a menu.

4. EYE/ (option)

switches the eye function On or Off.

5. / (Programme Up/Down)
selects a programme or a menu item.
switches the set on from standby.
(Volume Up/Down)
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

6. Q. VIEW

returns to the previously viewed programme.

7. PSM (Picture Status Memory)

recalls your preferred picture setting.

8. TURBO SOUND (option)
selects TURBO SOUND (On /Off ).

9. MUTE

switches the sound On or Off.

10. TV/AV

selects TV or AV mode.
clears the menu / text from the screen. switches the set on
from Standby.

11. I/II/ (option)

selects the language during dual language broadcast

(option)

.

Selects the sound output.

12. LIST

Location and function of controls

*

(For Stereo Models)

POWER

MUTE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

CBC

PSM

Q-VIEW

LIST

SSM

MENU

TV/AV

EYE/*

ARC

SOUND

PICTURE

I/II

15

10

3

18

4

7

14

9

1

2

13

11

12

6

16

17

8

PR

SLEEP

PR

VOL

5

OK

VOL

EQ/*

TURBO

6

displays the programme table.
press TV/AV to clear the LIST table from the screen.

13. SLEEP

sets the sleep timer.

14. SSM (option) (Sound status Memory)
recalls your preferred sound setting.

15. ARC (option)
change picture format (zoom/wide/standard).

16. CBC/ (option)(Calibrated bass control)

Desired bass can be adjusted.

17. TURBO PICTURE (option)

Selects Turbo picture.

18. Equalizer / (option)

*

direct access key for equalizer.

COLOURED BUTTONS : When Menu is On some of these buttons are
used for programme edit/ game.

Remarks :

1. Some keys in remote can be non-functional, these keys are

use in other models.

2. Keys marked * are non functional.

(For Mono Models)

Location and function of controls

POWER MUTE

PSM ARC

MENU

Q-VIEW LIST

SLEEP

TV/AV

EYE

1

3

4

6

7

9

PR

VOL VOL

PR

5

8

0

2

1

9

2

3

7

15

5

6

12

13

10

4

OK

1. MAIN POWER

switches the set on or off.

2. POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR

illuminates brightly when the set is in standby

mode. dims when the set is switched On and
blinks when signal is input from the remote control
or front panel key is pressed.

3. MENU

selects a menu.

4. OK /

It accepts your selectionwhen it is in menu.
Otherwise it selects input (TV or AV)

5. / (Programme Up/Down)

selects a programme or a menu item.

switches the set on from standby.

/ (Volume Down/Up)

adjusts the volume.

adjusts menu settings.

6. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

Note : Only use the supplied remote control

handset. (When you use others, they’ll be

not able to function)

7. EYE (option)

adjusts picture according to the sur-rounding

conditions.

8. HEADPHONE SOCKET (option)

Connect the headphone plug to this socket.

9. AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV) (option)

Connect the audio/video out sockets of

external equipment to these sockets.

Note : a. If audio input is only L or R select
L+L or R+R through I/II/ * key on
Remote control.

b. Front AV and rear AV not to be use

Simultaneously.

FRONT PANEL / SIDE PANEL

Shown below is a simplified representation of front or side panel, here shown may be somewhat different from your set.

MENU

MENU

OK/

OK/

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

1

1

3

3

4

4

21FD56 series

5 2

76

PR

VOL

L/MONOVIDEO

AUDIO

R

AV

9

8

LVIDEO

AUDIO

R

AV

9

8

21FE46 series

5 2

7

PR

6

VOL

7

7

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L)

I

9

8

ON/OFF

MENU

OK/

VOL VOL

PR

PR

1

2 6

3 4

5

(Side Panel)

8 7

(L)-AUDIO-(R)

9

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

(R)

(L)

I

9

8

ON/OFF

MENU

OK/ VOL

PR

1

2 6

3 4 5

8

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, TV/AV
or NUMBER buttons on the remote control handset to switch it
On fully.

3. Press the POWER button on the remote control handset.
The set reverts to standby mode.

4. Press the main power button again to switch the set Off.

Note : while the set is switched On and mains plug is disconnected,
if mains plugged again then set will switch to standby or power On.

Programme selection

You can select a programme number with the or NUMBER
Buttons.

Volume adjustment

Press the button to adjust the volume.

Quick view

Press the Q.VIEW button to view the last programme

Mute function

Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched Off and the display

appears.

You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE, , SSM, TURBO

EQUALIZER CBC

SOUND,

and

button.

On screen language selection (option)

The menu can be displayed on the screen in desired language. First
select your language.

1. Repeatedly press the Menu button to select the special
menu.

2. Press the button after selecting language by pressing
button.

3. Press the button to selects the desired language.
All the on screen display will appear in the selected language.

4. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing.

Basic operation

POWER

MUTE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

CBC

PSM

PR

Q-VIEW

LIST

SSM

SLEEP

MENU

PR

OK

VOL

VOL

TV/AV

EYE/*

ARC

I/II

EQ/*

SOUND

PICTURE

TURBO