LG 25FX5AKE, 25Q2AL User Manual
Colour Television
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.
Model number :
Serial number :
P/NO : 38289U0579A (CW62A, 124U/V/W/X TX) e
Contents
Installation 3
Location and function of controls 4
Remote control handset
Battery installation
Front panel / Side 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 up TV stations 10
Auto programme tuning
Manual programme tuning / Fine Tuning
Programme edit / Favourite programme
Calling the programme table
Picture adjustment 16
PSM (Picture Status Memory) /
XD
Eye (option) / Picture adjustment
Sound adjustment 18
SSM (Sound Status Memory) / Turbo sound selection
Sound adjustment
X-WAVE (Wireless Sound) (option)
Sound output selection / Stereo/Dual reception
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) / Tilt (option)
Degaussing / Sleep timer
PIP operation (option) 25
On and off / Input mode selection for sub picture
Swapping between main and sub pictures
Programme selection for sub picture
Sub picture size / Sub picture freeze
Sub picture position change
Teletext (option) 26
Switch on/off
SIMPLE text / TOP text (option)
FASTEXT / Special teletext functions
Connection of external equipment 29
Aerial socket
Audio/Video in/out sockets (option)
Euro scart socket (option)
Component in sockets (option)
Troubleshooting check list 31
2
Installation
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 pull out the aerial and mains plugs.
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to rain or
moisture.
Do not place anything containing liquid on top of the set, this may
cause a fire or could give an electric shock.
Service
Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to
very high voltage and other hazards. If the set does not operate
properly, unplug it and call your dealer.
Aerial
Connect the aerial cable to the socket marked on the back
cover. For the best reception an outdoor aerial should be used.
Location
Position your set so that no bright light or sunlight falls directly onto
the screen. Care should be taken not to expose the set to any
unnecessary vibration, moisture, dust or heat. Also ensure that the
set is placed in a position to allow a free flow of air. Do not cover
the ventilation openings on the back cover.
3
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 next page.
1. POWER
switches the set on from standby or off to standby.
2. NUMBER BUTTONS
Switches the set on from standby or directly select a number.
3. MENU
selects a menu.
4.
DD / EE
(Programme Up/Down)
selects a programme or a menu item.
switches the set on from standby.
scans programmes automatically.
FF / GG
(Volume Up/Down)
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
5. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option)
These buttons are used for teletext.
For further details, see the ‘Teletext’ section.
6.
SLEEP
sets the sleep timer.
7. PIP BUTTONS (option)
PIP
switches the sub picture on or off.
PR +/-
selects a programme for the sub picture.
SWAP
alternates between main and sub picture.
INPUT
selects the input mode for the sub picture.
SIZE
adjusts the sub picture size.
STILL
freezes motion of the sub picture.
POSITION
relocates the sub picture in clockwise direction.
Location and function of controls
4
(With TELETEXT / PIP)
POWER MUTE
123
456
789
MENU
TV/AV
0
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
TV
SWAP
INPUT
PR+
PR-
TEXT/MIX/
SIZE/
PIP INDEX/ i
X
M
POSITION/
STILL/
REVEAL/
?
SLEEP/MODE/
EYE
/
TIME/
FAVOURITE
I/II/
1
2
3
4
6
5
13
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
(With TELETEXT / Without PIP)
5
Q.VIEW
TEXT/MIX/
SLEEP/MODE/
SIZE/
TIME/
M
INDEX/ i
FAVOURITE
PR
OK
PR
UPDATE/
REVEAL/
X
LIST
HOLD/
EYE/
TV
VOLVOL
?
I/II/
Location and function of controls
5
8. FAVOURITE
selects a favorite programme.
9.
EYE/*(option)
switches the eye function on or off.
10. MUTE
switches the sound on or off.
11. TV/AV
selects TV or AV mode.
switches the set on from standby.
exits the Teletext mode.
12.
I/II/
*
selects the language during dual language broadcast.
selects the sound output (option).
13. Q.VIEW (or YELLOW)
returns to the previously viewed programme.
14.
LIST (or BLUE)
displays the programme table.
*
: No function
COLOURED BUTTONS : These buttons are used for teletext (only
TELETEXT models) or programme edit.
Battery installation
The remote control handset is powered by two AAAtype 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.
+
-
(Without TELETEXT / PIP)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MENU
TV/AV
0
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
TV
SWAP INPUT
PR+PR-
SLEEP
FAVOURITE
POSITION
STILL
PIP
SIZE
EYE/
I/II/
(With PIP / Without TELETEXT)
POWER MUTE
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MENU
TV/AV
0
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
SLEEP
FAVOURITE
EYE/
I/II/
Q.VIEW
LIST
1
2
3
4
13
6
9
8
10
11
12
14
7
6
Location and function of controls
Front panel
29/32FS2 series
ON/OFF
1
1
2
7
5
3
4
25/29
FD1/4 series
MENU OK
VOL
PR
1 2 5 3 4
25/29FB7 series
1
2 5 3 4
PR
VOL
ON/OFF
MENU
OK
PR
VOL
3
25/29
FD6 series
4
1
2
4
5
7
1 2 5 3 74
25/29FX4 series
ON/OFF
MENU
OK
VOL
PR
2
5
29/32FS4 series
25/29FX5 series
1 2 5 3 74
25/29FA6 series
MENU
OK
VOL
PR
1 2 5 73 4
25/29FC1 series
MENU
OK
VOL
PR
1 3 4 72 5
4
3
25/29FE6 series
1 2 3 45
MENU
OK VOL
ON/OFF
PR
VIDEO AUDIO
L/MONO
R
AV IN3
25/29FB3 series
125 3 4 6
MENU
OK
VOL
PR
25/29FA5 series
1
5
3
7
4
2
7
ON/OFF
VOLMENU OK
PR
25/29CC2 series
1 2 5 3 4
Location and function of controls
7
1. MAIN POWER (ON/OFF)
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.
3. MENU
selects a menu.
4. OK
accepts your selection or displays the current mode.
FF / GG
(Volume Down/Up)
adjusts the volume.
adjusts menu settings.
DD / EE
(Programme Up/Down)
selects a programme or a menu item.
switches the set on from standby.
5. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Note : Only use the supplied remote control handset. (When you use others, they will not be able to
function.)
6. AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV IN3)
Connect the audio/video out sockets of external
equipment to these sockets.
7. EYE (option)
adjusts picture according to the surrounding conditions.
Side panel
VIDEO L/MONO RAUDIO
AV IN3
6
6
VIDEO L/MONO RAUDIO
AV IN3
VIDEO
L/MONO
AV IN3
R
AUDIO
6
25/29FX6 series
1 3 4
5
7
2
ON/OFF
MENU
OK
VOL PR
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
AV IN3
29FB5 series
2 5 3 4
1
7
6
ON/OFF
MENU OK VOL PR
25/29Q2 series
1
3
4
2 5
7
ON/OFF
MENU
O K
VOL VOL
PR
25/29Q4 series
1
3
2 5
4
7
1
29FC2 series
2
3 45
1
29FG1 series
2
3 45
29FS6 series
1
2
3
4
5
Basic operation
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,
DD / EE
, 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 : If, while the set is switched on, the mains plug is disconnected the set will switch to standby or power on when the mains
plug is replaced in the mains power socket.
Programme selection
You can select a programme number with the
DD / EE
or NUMBER
buttons.
Volume adjustment
Press the
FF / GG
button to adjust the volume.
Q.VIEW (or YELLOW)
Press the Q.View (or YELLOW) button to view the last programme
you were watching.
Mute function
Press the MUTE button. The sound is switched off and the display
W
appears.
You can cancel it by pressing the MUTE,
FF / GG
, I/II/*(option), button.
On screen language selection
The menu can be displayed on the screen in desired language.
First select your language.
1. Press the MENU button and then
DD / EE
button to select the
Special menu.
2. Press the GGbutton to select Language.
3. Press the GGbutton and then
DD / EE
button to select your desired
language.
All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.
Press the OK or
FF
button to select the Special menu.
4. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV
viewing.
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POWER MUTE
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MENU
TV/AV
0
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
SWAP INPUT
PR+PR-
TEXT/MIX/
SIZE/SIZE/
PIPPIP 9/4PIP/i9/4PIP/i
XX
POSITION/POSITION/
STILL/STILL/
REVEAL/
?
SLEEPMODE/SLEEPMODE/
PICTURE
TIME/
I/II/
The dialogue between you and your set takes place on screen with
an operator menu. The buttons required for the operating steps are
also displayed.
Menu selection
1. Press the MENU button and then
DD / EE
button to display each
menu.
2. Press the
GG
button and then
DD / EE
button to select a menu item.
3. Press the
GG
button to display the sub menu or the pull-down
menu.
4. Change the setting of an item in the sub or pull-down menu with
the
FF / GG
or
DD / EE
.
You can move to the higher level menu with the OK or
FF
but-
ton and to move to the lower level menu press the
GG
button.
Note :
a. In the teletext mode, menus are not displayed.
b. In some models, the
Normal/Turbo search
will not display,
only the
Start
will display in the
Auto programme
menu.
c. In some models,
Tilt, Booster
or
Degauss
will not display.
d. On some models, the
Language, X-WAVE
will not display.
On screen menus
9
MENU
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
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10
Setting up TV stations
Up to 100 TV stations can be stored by programme numbers (0 to 99).
Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the
DD / EE
or NUMBER buttons to scan the stations you programmed.
Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.
Note : In some models up to 200 TV stations can be stored.
Auto programme tuning
All stations that can be received are stored by this method. It is recommended that you use auto programme during installation of this set.
1. Press the MENU button to select the Station menu.
2. Press the
GG
button and then
DD / EE
button to select Auto pro-
gramme
.
3. Press the GGbutton to display the Auto programme menu.
4. Press the GGbutton. Select a TV system with the
DD / EE
button
on the System pull-down menu;
BG : (Asia/New Zealand/M.East/Africa/Australia)
I : (Hong Kong/South Africa)
DK : (East Europe/China/Africa/CIS)
M : (USA/Korea/Philippines) (option)
5. Press the
FF
button.
6. Press the
DD / EE
button to select Storage from.
7. Press the GGbutton. Select the beginning programme number
with the
FF / GG
button or NUMBER buttons on the Storage
from
pull-down menu. Any number under 10 is entered with a
numeric ‘0’ (or ‘00’) in front of it, i.e. ‘05’ (or ‘005’) for 5.
8. Press the OK button.
9. Press the
DD / EE
button to select Normal or Turbo search.
Option: In some models, you can only select Start.
Note :
a.
Turbo search
is faster than
Normal search
and in some mod-
els, these searches will automatically store all receivable stations.
b. If the programmed station has poor quality and sound, select
the system again in the
Manual programme
menu.
10. Press the GGbutton to begin auto programming.
All receivable stations are stored.
To stop auto programming, press the MENU button.
When auto programming is completed, the Programme edit
menu appears on the screen. See the ‘Programme edit’ section
to edit the stored programme.
11. Repeatedly press the MENU button to return to normal TV
viewing.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MENU
0
PR
PR
OK
VOLVOL
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