LG 29FG1RL-L1 user manuals

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.

Model No.:29FS7RL-L1/ 29FG1RL-L1

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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CONTENTS

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Description of controls ......................................................................................................3

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

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

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

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

Closed caption function....................................................................................................12

PIP function (some models) .............................................................................................13

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

Troubleshooting check list...............................................................................................19

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.

Description of controls

Description of controls

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1. POWER BUTTON (or ON/OFF )

Refer to "Turning on/off the TV".

2. SLEEP BUTTON

To set the desired sleep time.

3. A. PRGO (Auto program) BUTTON

To memorize channels by AUTO PROGRAM.

4. MTS BUTTON (some models)

To listen to the MTS sound.

5. NUMBER BUTTONS

To select the desired channel directly.

Switches the set on from standby.

6. MUTE BUTTON

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

7. CH UP/DOWN (

D

/E) BUTTONS

• 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 (

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).

8. MENU BUTTON

To display on-screen.

9. TV/VIDEO BUTTON

To select TV, VIDEO or COMPONENT mode.

Switches the set on from standby.

10.MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON (some models)

To memorize or erase the desired channel.

11.CAPTION BUTTON (some models)

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

12.FCR (Favorite Channel Review) BUTTON

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

13. : No function.

14.STAND BY INDICATOR (STAND BY)

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

15.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

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11

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POWER

CAPTION

MENU

POWER

SLEEP

A.PROG

MTS

1 2 3

4

7

MUTE

VOL

ENTER

MENU

CH

VOL VOL

A. PROG

MTS

ENTER

CH

TV/VIDEO

MEMORY/ERASE

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8

0

FCR

CH

VOL

CH

MUTE

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

MEMORY/ERASE

FCR

CAPTION

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9

5

MENU

TV/VIDEO

VOL CH

ON/OFF

14 9 8

7

15

ON/OFF

1 14

9

8

7

15

TV/VIDEO

MENU VOL

ON/OFF

CH

1

1514 9 8

5

ON/OFF

STAND BY

TV/VIDEO

MENU
VOL

CH

( ) ( )

1 1415 9 8 7

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

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1

ON/OFF

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

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. 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 A.PROG button on the remote control.

1. Press the A.PROG button.

2. Press the

G

or A.PROG 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 program

.

• 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 use D/

E

button to select the channel menu.

2. Press the

G

and then D/Ebutton to select

Auto program.

3. Press the

G

button to enter the Auto program

mode.

4. The AUTO PROGRAM starts now.

Basic TV operation

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Move++Next+{+Exit}

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

Special

++Auto+program

OToOOstart

Move++Next+{+Exit}

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

Channel

Channels of general

wireless TV

Channels of

Cable TV

CH.CH.

CH.CH.