LG 29FC1BL Owner’s Manual

Color 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.

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

P/N : 38289U0026A (CW62A)

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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.

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Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.

CONTENTS

Description of controls ................................................................................................4 ~ 7

Basic TV operation .............................................................................................................8

Turning on/off the TV .....................................................................................................8

Selecting the on screen language .................................................................................8

Memorizing Channels ....................................................................................................9

Memorizing the Channels by AUTO PROGRAM ..........................................................9

Memorizing the Channels by MANUAL PROGRAM ...................................................10

Selecting the Channel .................................................................................................10

Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................................10

Various function ...............................................................................................................10

Setting the Clock .........................................................................................................11

Setting the OFF TIMER ................................................................................................11

Setting the ON TIMER .................................................................................................11

Setting the Sleep Time ................................................................................................12

Auto Off .......................................................................................................................12

Operating the degauss (some models) ........................................................................12

Key Lock.......................................................................................................................13

Tilt (some models) ........................................................................................................13

Adjusting the Fine.........................................................................................................13

Favorite channel memory .............................................................................................14

Auto Demonstration .....................................................................................................14

Picture control ..................................................................................................................15

Turbo Picture (some models) .......................................................................................15

Auto Picture Control ....................................................................................................15

Adjusting the Picture.....................................................................................................16

XD.................................................................................................................................16

Sound control ...................................................................................................................17

Enjoying the Stereo/SAP Broadcast.............................................................................17

Auto Sound Control ......................................................................................................17

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) .........................................................................................17

Adjusting the balance ...................................................................................................18

Adjusting the DBS (Dynamic Bass Sound) (some models)..........................................18

X-WAVE (some models)...............................................................................................18

Turbo Sound (some models) ........................................................................................19

Adjusting the equalizer (User mode in Auto Sound Control) .......................................19

Closed caption function....................................................................................................20

Using Closed Captions ................................................................................................20

Operating the Caption and Text ...................................................................................21

PIP function (some models) .............................................................................................22

Watching the PIP (Picture in Picture) ..........................................................................22

Selecting the Input Signal (in PIP and Double Window Mode).....................................22

Channel Search............................................................................................................23

Moving the Sub Picture (in PIP mode) .........................................................................23

Swapping Screens........................................................................................................23

Still Picture....................................................................................................................23

Antenna Connections .......................................................................................................24

Connection of external equipment (some models) ................................................25 ~ 26

Connecting DVD player (some models) ..........................................................................27

Troubleshooting check list ...............................................................................................28

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Description of controls

1. POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF)
Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".

2. NUMBER BUTTONS

1

POWER

MUTE

10

2

3

CAPTION

4

5

MENU

VOL VOL

A. PROG

6
7

MTS

8

CH

ENTER

CH

MEMORY/ERASE

FCR

TV/VIDEO

11

SLEEP

12

13

14

To select the desired channel directly.
Switches the set on from standby.

3. CAPTION BUTTON

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

4. MENU BUTTON

To display on-screen.

5. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (

) BUTTONS

D/E

• To select the desired channel.

• To select the desired menu item when menu is

displayed on the screen.

• Switches the set on from standby.

VOLUME UP/DOWN (

) BUTTONS

F/ G

• To increase or decrease volume level.

• To enter or adjust the selected menu when menu is

displayed on the screen.

9

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. A.PROG BUTTON

To memorize channels by AUTO PROGRAM.

7. FCR (Favorite Channel Review) BUTTON

To select the favorite channel.
Refer to "Favorite channel memory".

8. MTS BUTTON

To listen to the MTS sound :

MONO, STEREO or SAP.

9. : No function.

4

POWER

CAPTION

CH

VOL VOL

ENTER

CH

MENU

MEMORY/ERASE

TV/VIDEO

MTS

FCR

SLEEP

A. PROG

MUTE

10. MUTE BUTTON

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

1

10

11. TV/VIDEO BUTTON

To select TV, VIDEO or COMPONENT mode.
Switches the set on from standby.

2

12. SLEEP BUTTON

To set the desired sleep time.

3

4

5

6
7
8

9

11

12

13

14

13. MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON

To memorize or erase the desired channel.

14. : No function.

Fitting Batteries in the Remote Control Unit

The remote control is powered by batteries. This requires AAA type batteries for operation. To ensure
consistent operation, change the batteries about once a year.
Caution : Batteries installed incorrectly may leak and damage the remote control. Do not mix old and

new batteries or different types of batteries (for example, standard and alkaline).

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the arrowhead direction.

2. Insert new batteries as indicated by the polarity markings (+ and -) inside the compartment.

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

5

Description of controls

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

1

15

16

11

4

5

1

16

15

15. STAND BY INDICATOR (STAND BY or rr)

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

16 REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

6

Description of controls

ON/OFF

TV/VIDEO

MENU VOL

ON/OFF

CH

ON/OFF

STAND BY

TV/VIDEO

MENU

VOL

CH

( ) ( )

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

ON/OFF

1 15 11 4

1

TV/VIDEO

16

1615 11 4

1 1516 11 4 5

MENU

VOL CH

5

5

5

4

11

115

1

15

16

11

4

16

5

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Basic TV operation

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.

Turning 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

/E button on the set or POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH D/Eor number

D

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

3. Press the
language.

From this point on, the on-screen display will be presented in the
language of your choice.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

and then D/Ebutton to select Language.

G

and then use D/E button to select the desired

G

Special

Language {

CH.

Input {
Key+lock {
Caption+ {
Tilt {
Degauss {

Move++Next+{+Exit}

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Basic TV operation

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
buttons.

D

/

E

Using the A.PROG button

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

1. Press the A.PROG button.

2. Press the

or A.PROG button.

G

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

Auto program.

in the

• 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 .

Channels of general wireless TV Channels of Cable TV

CH.

Using the MENU button

1. Press the MENU button and then use D/Ebutton to select the

channel menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

and then D/Ebutton to select Auto program.

G

button to enter the Auto program mode.

G

4. The AUTO PROGRAM starts now.

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StopÅ

Channel

Auto+program {
Manual program {
Favorite+channel++ {
Auto+demo+ ++++ {

Move++Next+{+Exit}

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