LG 32LG40UA User Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.

Write the model number and serial number from the
label on the back cabinet on the front or back of
this manual.

LCD TV
OWNER’S MANUAL

26LG40
32LG40

P/NO : SAC31712401 (0802-REV00)

www.lgusa.com / www.lg.ca

As an ENERGY STAR
Partner LGE U. S. A.,Inc.
has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines
for energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR is a set of power-saving
guidelines issued by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA).

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WARNING / CAUTION

WARNING / CAUTION

To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.

FCC NOTICE

Class B digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way
without written authorization from LG Electronics.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s
authority to operate this product

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the appliance.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING/CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry
as practical.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate
booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and
supplied with the apparatus.

This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used.
The important safety instructions shall be entitled “Important Safety Instructions”. The following safety

instructions shall be included where applicable, and, when used, shall be verbatim as follows. Additional safety
information may be included by adding statements after the end of the following safety instruction list. At the
manufacturer’s option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction may be
placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction:

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers)that produce heat.

When mounting a TV it on the wall, make sure
not to install TV by the hanging power and sig­nal cables on the back of the TV.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong, The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

Unplug this apparatus when unused for long
periods of time.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Never touch this apparatus or antenna during
a thunder or lighting storm.

Do not allow a impact shock or any objects to
fall into the product, and do not drop onto the
screen with something.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord :
Most appliances recommend they be placed
upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet
circuit which powers only that appliance and
has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's
manual to be certain.

Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall
outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension
cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or
cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of
these conditions could result in electric shock
or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your
appliance, and if its appearance indicates dam­age or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use

of the appliance, and have the cord replaced
with an exact replacement part by an authorized
servicer. Protect the power cord from physical
or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted,
kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked
upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall
outlets, and the point where the cord exits the
appliance.

Outdoor use marking :
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or elec-

tric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain
or moisture.

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 or over apparatus.

GROUND I N G

Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire
to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding
methods are not possible, have a qualified
electrician install a separate circuit breaker.

Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it
to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes.

DISCONNECTIN G DEVICE F R O M MAINS

Mains plug is the disconnecting device. The
plug must remain readily operable.

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Power
Supply

Short-circuit

Breaker

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CONTENTS

WARNING / CAUTION

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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PREPARATION

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front Panel Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Back Panel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stand Installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cable Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Desktop Pedestal Installation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Swivel Stand

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

VESA Wall Mounting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Protection Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the TV to a Desk

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Positioning your Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Kensington Security System

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Antenna or Cable Connection

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

HD Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

DVD Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VCR Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Headphone Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Other A/V Source Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Audio out Connection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

WATCHING TV / CHANNEL CONTROL

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Turning On TV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Quick Menu

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Initial Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-Screen Menus Selection

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Channel Setup

- Auto Scan (Auto Tuning)

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- Add / Delete Channel (Manual Tuning) . . . . . . 46

- Channel Editing

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Input List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Input Label

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PICTURE CONTROL

Picture Size (Aspect Ratio) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Preset Picture Settings

- Picture Mode - Preset

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- Color Tone - Preset

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Manual Picture Adjustment

- Picture Mode - User Mode

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Picture Improvement Technology

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Advanced Control - Black (Darkness) Level

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Advanced Control - Eye Care

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Advanced Control - Real Cinema

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Picture Reset

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Power Indicator

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SOUND & LANGUAGE CONTROL

Auto Volume Leveler (Auto Volume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Preset Sound Setting (Sound Mode)

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Sound Setting Adjustment - User Mode

. . . . . . . . . . . 63

Balance

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TV Speakers On/Off Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Audio Reset

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Audio Language

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

On-Screen Menus Language Selection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Caption Mode

- Analog Broadcasting System Captions

. . . . . . . 70

- Digital Broadcasting System Captions

. . . . . . . . 71

- Caption Option

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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TIME SETTING

Clock Setting

- Auto Clock Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

- Manual Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Auto On/Off Time Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Sleep Timer Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Auto Shut-off Setting

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PARENTAL CONTROL / RATINGS

Set Password & Lock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Channel Blocking

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Movie & TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Downloadable Rating

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External Input Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Key Lock

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APPENDIX

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Product Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

External Control Through RS-232C

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Open Source License

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If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when it is turned on. This is normal, there is

nothing wrong with TV.

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Some minute dot defects may be visible on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green, or blue spots. However, they
have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance.

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Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time. Doing so may produce
some temporary distortion effects on the screen.

On Disposal

The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury.Do not dispose of this product with
general household waste. Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance to the regulations of your local
authority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “

Dolby

“and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This product incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. and foreign patents, including patent number 5,3

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6,836,549, and other intellectual property rights. The use of Macrovision's copy protection technology in the product must be a

uthorized by

Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited."

is a trademark of DVD format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

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PREPARATION

ACCESSORIES

Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the
dealer where you purchased the TV.

The accessories included may differ from the images below.

Copyright© 2007 LGE,
All Rights Reserved.

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* Wipe spots on the exterior only with the polishing cloth.

* Do not wipe roughly when removing stain. Please be

cautions of that excessive pressure may cause scratch or
discoloration.

Polishing Cloth

(This feature is not available

for all models.)

D-sub 15 pin Cable

When using the VGA (D-sub 15 pin cable)
PC connection, the user must use shielded
signal interface cables with ferrite cores to
maintain standards compliance.

Bolts for stand assembly

(Refer to P.12)

Screw for stand fixing

(Refer to P.16)

Protection Cover

x 4 x 4

Cable Management

Clip

PREPARATION

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FRONT PANEL INFORMATION

PREPARATION

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Image shown may differ from your TV.

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NOTE: If your TV has a protection tape attached, remove the tape.
And then wipe the TV with a cloth (If a polishing cloth is included with your product, use it).

POWER Button

Power/Standby Indicator

Illuminates red in standby mode.
Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on.
(Can be adjusted

Po w e r Indica t o r

in the

OPTION menu.

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Remote Control Sensor

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VOL

ENTER

MENU

INPUT

PREPARATION

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BACK PANEL INFORMATION

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AV IN 2

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AUDIO

VIDEO

USB

SERVUCE ONLY

HDMI IN 3

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HDMI/DVI IN, HDMI IN

Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital
audio. Doesn’t support 480i.

Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to
DVI cable (not included)

COMPONENT IN

Analog Connection. Supports HD.
Uses a red, green, and blue cable for video & red

and white for audio.

RGB (PC)

Analog PC Connection. Uses a D-sub 15 pin cable
(VGA cable).

AUDIO (RGB/DVI)

1/8” headphone jack for analog PC audio input.

REMOTE CONTROL PORT

For a wired remote control.

RS-232C IN (CONTROL & SERVICE) PORT

Used by third party devices.

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

Connect over-the air signals to this jack.
Connect cable signals to this jack.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL

Digital audio output for use with amps and home
theater systems.

Includes an optical connection.
Note: In standby mode, these ports do not work.

AUDIO OUT

Analog audio output for use with amps and home
theater systems.

AV (Audio/Video) IN

Analog composite connection. Supports standard
definition video only (480i).

S-VIDEO

Better quality than standard composition.
Supports standard definition video only (480i).

USB SERVICE ONLY

Used for software updates.

Power Cord Socket

For operation with AC power.
Caution: Never attempt to operate the TV on DC

power.

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HDMI/DVI IN

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VIDEO

COMPONENT IN

RGB(PC)

RGB IN

REMOTE
CONTROL IN

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

(RGB/DVI)

OPTICAL

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

S-VIDEO

DIGITAL

VIDEO

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

AUDIO OUT

( )

MONO

AUDIO

AV IN 1

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

STAND INSTALLATION

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Assemble the parts of the

STAND B O D Y

with

COVER B A S E

of the TV.

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Assemble the TV as shown.

3

Fix the 4 bolts securely using the holes in the
back of the TV.

4

Carefully place the TV screen side down on a
cushioned surface to protect the screen from
damage.

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STAND BODY

COVER B A S E

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CABLE MANAGEMENT

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Align the hole with the tab on the

CABL E

MANAGEMENT C L I P

.

Turn the

CABLE MANAGEME N T CL I P

as

shown.
Note: This cable management can be broken

by excessive pressure.

Connect the cables as necessary.
To connect additional equipment, see the

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP section.

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DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION

PREPARATION

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Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations.

CAUTION

4 inches

4 inches

4 inches

4 inches

For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall.

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SWIVEL STAND

After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 20 degrees to suit
your viewing position.

VESA WALL MOUNTING

200 mm

100 mm

This TV accepts VESA FDMI compliant mounts via the four screw holes on the back of the TV. These
mounts are sold by third parties and not available from LG. Refer to the instructions included with the
mount for more info.

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Screw length needed depends on the wall mount used. For further information, refer to the instructions
included with the mount.

NOTE

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PREPARATION

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PROTECTION COVER

ATTACHING THE TV TO A DESK

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You can remove the stand before installing the TV
on a wall mount by performing the previous stand
instructions in reverse. After removing the stand,
install the included

protectio n cover

over the

hole for the stand.
Insert the

PR O T ECTION COVER

into the TV until

clicking sound.

PROTECTION C O V E R

The TV must be attached to a desk so it cannot be pulled in a forward/backward direction, potentially causing
injury or damaging the product.

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To prevent TV from falling over, the TV should be securely attached to the floor/wall per installation
instructions. Tipping, shaking, or rocking the machine may cause injury.

WARNING

1-Screw

(provided as parts of the product)

Desk

Stand

PREPARATION

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SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING

PREPARATION

We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards.
Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction,

potentially causing injury or damaging the product.
Caution: Please make sure that children don’t climb on or hang from the TV.

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Insert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tighten the product to the wall as shown in the picture.

*If your product has the bolts in the eye-bolts position before inserting the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts.
* Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes.

Secure the wall brackets with the bolts (not provided as parts of the product, must purchase separately) to
the wall. Match the height of the bracket that is mounted on the wall to the holes in the product.

Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets are tightened securely.

■

Use a sturdy rope (not provided as parts of the product, must pur­chase separately) to tie the product. It is safer to tie the rope so it
becomes horizontal between the wall and the product.

■

You should purchase necessary components to prevent TV from falling off of the stand.

■

Image shown may differ from your TV.

G

Use a platform or cabinet strong enough and large enough to support the size and weight of the TV.

G

To use the TV safely make sure that the height of the bracket on the wall and the one on the TV are the same.

NOTE

!

PREPARATION

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ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION

1. Antenna (Analog or Digital)

Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box
Connections.

For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.

2. Cable

Wall
Antenna
Socket

Outdoor
Antenna
(VHF, UHF)

Cable TV
Wall Jack

Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments
(Connect to wall antenna socket)

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Single-family Dwellings /Houses
(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)

Be careful not to bend the bronze wire
when connecting the antenna.

Copper Wire

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To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.

■

If the antenna needs to be split for two TV’s, install a 2-Way Signal Splitter.

■

If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance.

Antenna

UHF

Signal
Amplifier

VHF

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

■

To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices.

■

Image shown may differ from your TV.

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

HD RECEIVER SETUP

This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do
receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below.

Component Connection

1. How to connect

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR

)

of the digital set-

top box to the

COMPONENT IN VI D E O

jacks on

the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, P

B = blue, and

P

R = red).

Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box to
the

COMPONENT IN A U D I O

jacks on the TV.

2

1

2. How to use

■

Turn on the digital set-top box.
(

Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box. operation

)

■

Select the

Compon e n t

input source on the TV using the

INP U T

button on the remote control.

■

To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment.

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

IN

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

IN

AV IN

VIDEO

L(MONO)

R

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

L R

COMPONENT IN

Y L RPBP

R

1

2

Y, CB/PB, CR/

PR

Horizontal Vertical

Frequency(KHz)Frequency(Hz

)

15.73 59.94

15.73 60.00

31.47 59.94

31.50 60.00

44.96 59.94

45.00 60.00

33.72 59.94

33.75 60.00

26.97 23.94

27.00 24.00

33.71 29.97

33.75 30.00

67.43 59.94

67.50 60.00

Resolution

720x480i

720x480p

1280x720p

1920x1080i

1920x1080p

Signal

480i

480p

720 p

10 8 0 i

10 8 0 p

Component

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

HDMI

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Supported Resolutions

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Connect the digital set-top box to

HDMI/DVI IN1

,

2

, or

3

jack on the TV.

No separate audio connection is necessary.
HDMI supports both audio and video.

1. How to connect

2. How to use

■

Turn on the digital set-top box.
(

Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.

)

■

Select the

HDMI1, HDMI2

, or

HDMI3

input source on the

TV using the

INPUT

button on the remote control.

2

1

HDMI-DTV

Horizontal Vertical

Frequency(KHz)Frequency(Hz

)

31.47 59.94

31.50 60.00

44.96 59.94

45.00 60.00

33.72 59.94

33.75 60.00

26.97 23.976

27.00 24.00

33.71 29.97

33.75 30.00

67.432 59.939

67.50 60.00

Resolution

720x480p

1280x720p

1920x1080i

1920x1080p

RGB IN

COMPONE

RGB(PC)

1

2

VIDEO

YP

BPR

HDMI/DVI IN

2

1

HDMI-DTV OUTPUT

1

HDMI Connection

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

DVI to HDMI Connection

RGB IN

COMPONENT IN

AUDIO

(RGB/DVI)

RGB(PC)

REMO

CONTRO

1

2

VIDEO

LYP

BPR

R

AUDIO

HDMI/DVI IN

2

1

L R

DVI-DTV OUTPUT

1

2

Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the

HDMI/DVI IN

or

HDMI / D V I I N 1 / 2/3

jack on the TV.

Connect the PC audio output to the

AUDIO I N (RGB/D V I

)

or

AUDI O (RGB/D V I

)

jack on the TV.

1. How to connect

2. How to use

■

Turn on the digital set-top box.
(

Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.

)

■

Select the

HDMIorHDMI1/2/3

input source on the TV using the

INPUT

button on the remote control.

2

1

G

A DVI to HDMI cable or adapter is required for this connection. DVI doesn't support audio, so a separate
audio connection is necessary.

NOTE

!

EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

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DVD SETUP

Component Connection

Component Input ports

To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.

Component ports on the TV

YPB PR

Video output ports

on DVD player

Y

Y

Y

Y

P

B

B-Y

Cb

Pb

P

R

R-Y

Cr

Pr

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR

)

of the DVD to the

CO M P ONENT I N VIDE O

or

COM P O N E NT

IN VIDE O 1

jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, P

B = blue, and PR = red

)

.

Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the

COMPONENT IN AUDIO

or

COMPONE N T IN

AUDIO 1

jacks on the TV.

1. How to connect

2. How to use

■

Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

■

Select the

Compon e n t

or

Compon e n t 1

input source on the TV using the

INP U T

button on the

remote control.

■

If connected to

COMPONEN T IN 2

input, select the

Compone n t 2

input source on the TV.

■

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

2

1

RGB IN

AUDIO

(RGB/DVI)

RGB(PC)

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS

(CONTR

VI IN

S-V

COMPONENT IN

1

2

VIDEO

LYP

BPR

R

AUDIO

Y L RPBP

R

A

O

1 2

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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP

S-Video Connection

N

B/DVI)

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

LR

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AV IN 1

VIDEO LR

(MONO)

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

L R

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

1

2

HDMI Connection

RGB IN

COMPON

RGB(PC)

1

2

VIDEO

YP

B

HDMI/DVI IN

2

1

HDMI-DVD OUTPUT

1

1. How to connect

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the

S -

VID E O

input on the TV.

Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the

AUD I O

input jacks on the TV.

2

1

2. How to use

■

Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

■

Select the

A V

or

AV 1

input source on the TV using the

INP U T

button on the remote control.

■

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

1. How to connect

Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the
HDMI/DV I I N

or

HDMI/DVI I N 1/2/3

jack on the TV.

No separated audio connection is necessary.
HDMI supports both audio and video.

2

1

2. How to use

■

Select the

HDMI

or

HDMI1/2 / 3

input source on the TV

using the

INPUT

button on the remote control.

■

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.