LG CB20F80 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 : 3828VA0159H-2/2 (PC81A, 009K/017N TX, EN)

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.

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 +75¥ 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.

Battery installation

The remote control handset is powered by two AA type batteries. Gently pull down the cover of the remote control handset until the battery compartment is exposed. 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.

Connection of external equipment

You can connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, camcorders etc. to your set.

Aerial socket

1. Connect the RF out socket of the VCR to the aerial socket on the back of the set.

2. Connect the aerial cable to the RF aerial in socket of the VCR. 3 . Store the VCR channel on a desired programme number using the 'Manual

programme tuning' section.

4. Select the programme number where the VCR channel is stored.

5. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.

Euro scart socket

1. Connect the Euro scart socket of the VCR to the Euro scart socket of the set.

2. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. If your VCR outputs a switching voltage connect to Euro scart socket. If

AV On

is selected, the set will switch to AV 1 (AV) mode automatically.

Otherwise press the TV/AV button on the remote control handset to select AV

(AV). The VCR playback picture appears on the screen.

You can also record programmes received by the TV on video tape.

Auto

Audio/Video in sockets (option)

1. Connect the audio/video out sockets of the VCR to audio/video in sockets of the set.

2. Press the TV/AV button to select

3. Press the PLAY button on the VCR. The VCR playback picture appears on the screen.

AV 2.

Headphone socket (option)

In some models which have a headphone sockets can perform this function. Insert the headphone plug to the headphone socket on the front panel. You can listen to the sound through the headphone. To adjust the headphone volume, press the is switched off.

button. If you press the

¢‚/¢”

button, the sound from the headphone

Location and function of controls

PR.LIST

2 3

4 5 6

7 8

VOL

SLEEP

ARC

TV/AV

PSMQ.VIEW

TV/AV

PSM

TEXT

VOLVOL

Q.VIEW

MIX TIME REVEAL

SIZE

HOLD UPDATE

INDEX

ARC

SLEEP

PR.LIST

SSM/

MODE

T X T

EYE

SP/LP ON/OFF

CH+ REW

PLAY FF

CH P/STILL STOP REC

4 5 6

Without TELETEXT

With TELETEXT

All the functions can be controlled with the remote control. 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.

1. POWER

12 13

14 15 16

15 11

switches the set on from standby or off to standby.

2. MUTE

switches the sound on or off.

3. NUMBER BUTTONS

switch the set on from standby or directly select a number.

4. NO FUNCTION

5. NO FUNCTION

6. MENU

selects a menu.

7. TELETEXT BUTTONS (option)

These buttons are used for teletext. For further details, see the Teletext section.

8. Q.VIEW

return to the previously viewed programme.

9. NO FUNCTION

10. TV/AV

selects TV or AV mode. clears the menu from the screen. switches the set on from standby.

11. ARC (Aspect Ratio Control)

change the picture format.

12. PSM (Picture Status Memory)

recalls your preferred picture setting.

13. NO FUNCTION

14. ¡ª/¡ (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.

accepts your selection or displays the current mode.

15. SLEEP

sets the sleep timer.

16. PR. LIST

displays the programme table.

17. VCR BUTTONS (option)

control a LG video cassette recorder.

COLOURED BUTTONS

These buttons are used for teletext (only TELETEXT models) or programme edit.

Location and function of controls

Front panel

Shown is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your set.

POWER

18. MAIN POWER

switches the set on or off.

19. POWER/STANDBY INDICATOR

illuminates brightly when the set is in standby mode. dims when the set is switched on.

20. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

21. AUDIO/VIDEO IN SOCKETS (AV2) (option)

Connect the audio/video out sockets of external equipment to these sockets.

22. HEADPHONE SOCKET (option)

Connect the headphone plug to this socket.

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19 20 6 22

AV2

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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 r, on the remote control handset to switch it on fully.

3. Press the r 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

Volume adjustment

Press the

¢‚/¢”

button to adjust the volume.

Mute function

Press the WWbutton. The sound is switched off and the display WWappears. You can cancel it by pressing the

Quick view

Press the Q.VIEW button to view the last programme you were watching.

On screen language selection

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

1. Press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the OK button.

4. Press the

5. Press the OK button. All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language.

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

¡ª/¡

button to select Language.

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

button to select your desired language.

¢‚/¢”

¡ª/¡

, TV/AV or NUMBER buttons

¡ª/¡

or NUMBER buttons.

button.

On screen menus

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. Repeatedly press the MENU button to display each menu.

2. Press the The selected menu item changes from green to purple.

3. Press the display the sub menu.

Note :

a. In the AV mode, the Station menu is not displayed. b. In the teletext mode, menus are not displayed. c. In some models, the

programme

d. In some models, the

¡ª/¡

button to select a menu item.

¢‚/¢”

button to change the setting of a menu item or OK button to

System BG

or I will not display in the

AutoorManual

menu.

Game

will not display in the Special menu.

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Station menu

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Special menu

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System BG Channel V®UHF 20 Fine {{{ SearchOOOOOO Name C 20 Auto AV Off Storage 1

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Setting up TV stations

Up to 100 TV stations can be stored in this set by programme numbers (0 to 99). Once you have preset the stations, you will be able to use the buttons to scan the stations you programmed. Stations can be tuned using automatic or manual modes.

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. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the OK button to display the Auto programme menu.

Option :

In some models, the display System L or DK (BG or I) appears. In that case, press the system with the

L : SECAM L/L’(France) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe) I : PAL I/II (U.K./Ireland)

4. Press the

5. Select the beginning programme number with the buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric ‘0’ in front of it, i.e.‘05’ for 5.

6. Press the

7. Press the OK button to begin auto programming. All receivable stations are stored. The station name is stored for stations which broadcast VPS (Video Programme Service), PDC (Programme Delivery Control) or TELETEXT data. If no station name can be assigned to a station, the channel number is assigned and stored as C (V/UHF 01-69) or S (Cable 01-47), followed by a number. 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.

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

¡ª/¡

button to select Auto programme.

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

¡ª/¡

button to select Storage from.

¡ª/¡

button to select Start.

button to select System then select your local TV

button.

Manual programme tuning

Manual programme lets you manually tune and arrange the stations in whatever order you desire. Also you can assign a station name with five characters to each programme number.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the OK button to display the Manual programme menu.

Option :

In some models, the display System L or DK (BG or I) appears. In that case, press the system with the

L : SECAM L/L’(France) DK : PAL D/K, SECAM D/K (East Europe) BG : PAL B/G, SECAM B/G (Europe/East Europe) I : PAL I/II (U.K./Ireland)

4. Press the

V/UHF or Cable as required.

5. Press the searching. If a station is found the search will stop.

6. If this station is the one required, press the Select the desired programme number with the buttons. Any number under 10 is entered with a numeric ‘0’ in front of it, i.e. ‘05’ for 5.

7. Press the OK button to store it. The display Stored will appear.

8. To store another station, repeat steps 4 to 7.

Note : If programmed station has poor quality sound, select the system again in the Manual programme menu.

¡ª/¡

button to select Manual programme.

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

¡ª/¡

button to select Channel. Press the

¡ª/¡

button to select Search. Press the

button to select System then select your local TV

button.

¡ª/¡

button to select Storage.

¡ª/¡

or NUMBER

¢‚/¢”

button or NUMBER

¢‚/¢”

button to select

¢‚/¢”

button to commence

¢‚/¢”

button or NUMBER

Setting up TV stations

Assigning a station name

1. Repeat the Manual programme tuning steps 1 to 3.

2. Press the

3. Press the ¢”button. You can use a blank, +, -, the numeric 0 to 9 and the alphabet A to Z. With the ¢‚button you can select in the opposite direction.

4. Select the next position by pressing the OK button and then take your choice of the second character, and so on.

5. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 6 to 7.

Auto AV setting

If your VCR outputs switching voltage when it is switched to playback, select Auto

AV On

switched to AV mode when an AV signal is input. But if you want to keep on watching TV mode, set Auto AV to Off.

1. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 1 to 3.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 6 to 7.

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

Fine tuning

Normally fine tuning is only necessary if reception is poor.

1. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 1 to 3.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Repeat the ‘Manual programme tuning’ steps 6 to 7.

5. Press the TV/AV button to return to normal TV viewing. The finely tuned programme will be indicated by yellow number during programme selection.

Calling the programme table

You can check the programmes stored in the memory by displaying the programme table.

Displaying programme table Press the PR. LIST button to display the Programme table.

Note :

a. You may find some blue programmes. They are skipped during auto

programming or in the programme edit mode.

b. Some programmes with the channel number shown in the programme table

indicate there is no station name assigned.

Selecting a programme in the programme table

Select a programme with the Then press the OK button. The set switches to the chosen programme number.

Paging through a programme table

There are 10 programme table pages in which contain 100 programmes. Pressing the

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

¡ª/¡

button to select Name.

with the VCR connected to the Euro scart socket. The set is automatically

¡ª/¡

button to select Auto AV.

¢‚/¢”

button to select On or Off.

¡ª/¡

button to select Fine.

¢‚/¢”

button to fine tune for the best picture and sound.

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

button.

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

button repeatedly turns the pages.

Setting up TV stations

Programme edit

This function enables you to delete or skip the stored programmes. Also you can move some stations to other programme numbers or insert a blank station data into the selected programme number.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Station menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the OK button to display the Programme edit menu.

Deleting a programme

1. Select a programme to be deleted with the

2. Press the RED button twice. The selected programme is deleted, all the following programmes are shifted up one position.

Copying a programme

1. Select a programme to be copied with the

2. Press the GREEN button. All the following programmes are shifted down one position.

Moving a programme

1. Select a programme to be moved with the

2. Press the YELLOW button.

3. Move the programme to the desired programme number with the

4. Press the YELLOW button again to release this function.

Skipping a programme number

1. Select a programme number to be skipped with the

2. Press the BLUE button. The skipped programme turns to blue.

3. Press the BLUE button again to release the skipped programme. When a programme number is skipped it means that you will be unable to select it using the the skipped programme, directly enter the programme number with the NUMBER buttons or select it in the programme edit or table menu.

Note : The programme number 01 cannot be skipped.

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

¡ª/¡

button to select Programme edit.

¡ª/¡

button during normal TV viewing. If you want to select

¡ª/¡

¢‚/¢”

¡ª/¡

button.

¢‚/¢”

¡ª/¡

button.

Picture adjustment

You can adjust picture contrast, brightness, colour intensity and sharpness to the levels you prefer.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Picture menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the OK button to store it for the picture User.

To recall your preferred setting, press the PSM button until the desired picture (Dynamic, Mild, Standard or User) appears. The picture Dynamic, Mild and

Standard are programmed for good picture reproduction at the factory and cannot

be changed.

Picture format

You can watch the TV in various picture formats; Standard, Wide or Zoom. Repeatedly press the ARC button to select your desired picture format.

Standard

This picture format is 4 to 3 of general TV.

Wide

You can enjoy the cinema (the picture format of 16:9) or general TV programme through the 16:9 mode. The screen 16:9 is viewed just like that but the screen 4:3 is magnified to the left and right so that the screen 16:9 is full.

Zoom

You can enjoy the cinema in a vast screen through the Zoom mode. The screen 4:3 is magnified to the upper/lower and left/right sides so that the screen 16:9 is full. The bottom and top of the picture may be lost.

Note :

a. When you switch the set to standby or off, the

reset to the

b. In the manual AV mode,

¡ª/¡

button to select the desired picture item.

¢‚/¢”

button to make appropriate adjustments.

Standard

(4:3).

Wide

picture format is not available.

Wide

Zoom

picture format is

Other functions

TV and AV modes

Inputs can be set for TV or AV mode. AV mode is used when a video cassette recorder (VCR), or other equipment is connected to the set.

Note : When a VCR is connected via the aerial socket the set is used in TV mode. See the ‘Connection of external equipment’ section.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the The two AV modes are : AV1 (AV) : VCR connected to the Euro scart socket on the back AV2 : VCR connected to the AV2 sockets on the front panel (option) In some models, AV 2 (and Audio/Video in sockets) is an optional function. Only a set with the AV 2 (and Audio/Video in sockets) can perform this function.

Alternatively you can select the TV or AV mode by pressing the TV/AV button.

Auto sleep

If you select Auto sleep On the set will automatically switch itself to standby mode approximately ten minutes after a TV station stops broadcasting.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

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

¡ª/¡

button to select Input.

¢‚/¢”

button to selectTV, AV 1 (AV) or AV 2.

¡ª/¡

button to select Auto sleep.

¢‚/¢”

button to select On.

Other functions

Child lock

The TV can be set so that the remote control handset is needed to control it. This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

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

With the lock on, the display Child lock on appears on the screen if any button on the front panel is pressed while viewing the TV.

Note : The display front panel is pressed while displaying the menus.

AVL (Auto volume leveler)

If you select AVL On, the set automatically keeps on an equal volume level even if you change programmes.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

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

Blue back

If you have set Blue back On, the blue background appears on the screen when there is no or poor signal.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

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

Sleep timer

You don’t have to remember to switch the set off before you go to sleep. The sleep timer automatically switches the set to standby after the preset time elapses. Press the SLEEP button to select the number of minutes. The display rr--- will appear on the screen, followed by 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 The timer begins to count down from the number of minutes selected.

Note :

a. To view the remaining sleep time, press the SLEEP button once. b. To cancel the sleep time, repeatedly press the SLEEP button until the display

c. When you switch the set off, the set releases the preset sleep time.

Game (option)

The game is an optional function. Only a set with Game option can perform this function.

1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the Special menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the OK button to start the game. Press the Press the OK button to fire the gun or to continue the game. The game score are displayed on the screen.

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

¡ª/¡ ¢‚/¢”

--- appears.

¡ª/¡ ¢‚/¢”

button to select Child lock. button on the remote control handset to select On.

Child lock on

button to select AVL. button to select On.

button to select Blue back. button to select On.

button to select Game. and

¡ª/¡

not appears on the screen if any button on the

buttons to move and tilt the gun to the left and right.

Teletext (option)

Teletext (or TOP text) is an optional function, therefore only a set with the teletext system can receive the teletext broadcast.

Teletext is a free service broadcast by most TV stations which gives up-to-theminute information on news, weather, television programmes, share prices and many other topics.

Switch on/off

Press the TEXT button to switch to teletext. The initial page or last selected page appears on the screen. Two page numbers, TV station name, date and time are displayed on the screen head line. The first page number indicates your selection, while the second shows the current page displayed. Press the TEXT or TV/AV button to switch off teletext. The previous mode reappears.

SIMPLE text (standard teletext)

Press the NUMBER,

TOP text (option)

The user guide displays four fields-red, green, yellow and blue at the bottom of the screen. The yellow field denotes the next group and the blue field indicates the next block. Press the NUMBER,

FASTEXT

The teletext pages are colour coded along the bottom of the screen and are selected by pressing the corresponding coloured button. Press the INDEX button to select the index page. Press the NUMBER or page.

Programming a colour button in LIST mode

If the TV is in SIMPLE text,TOP text or FASTEXT, press the MODE button to switch to LIST mode. Press the NUMBER, teletext page.

1. Using the NUMBER buttons, select the page you wish to programme.

2. Wait until the page is displayed on the screen and press the OK button. The page numbers in the colour boxes along the bottom of the screen change to “000?”.

3. Press a colour button to store the page number. From now on, you can select this page with the same coloured button.

4. The three other coloured buttons are programmed in the way.

Special teletext functions

REVEAL

Press this button to display concealed information, such as solutions of riddles or puzzles. Press this button again to remove the information from the display.

SIZE

Selects double height text. Press this button to enlarge the top half of the page. Press this button again to enlarge the bottom half of the page. Press this button again to return to the normal display.

UPDATE

Displays the TV picture on the screen while waiting for the new teletext page. The display will appear at the top left hand corner of the screen. When the updated page is available then display will change to the page number. Press this button to view the updated teletext page.

HOLD

Stops the automatic page change which will occur if a teletext page consists of 2 or more sub pages. The number of sub pages and the sub page displayed is, usually, shown on the screen below the time. When this button is pressed the stop symbol is displayed at the top left hand corner of the screen and the automatic page change is inhibited. To continue press this button again.

MIX

Displays the teletext pages superimposed on the TV picture. To switch the TV picture off press this button again.

TIME

When viewing a TV programme, press this button to display the time at the top right hand corner of the screen. Press this button again to remove the display. In the teletext mode, press this button to select a sub page number. The sub page number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. To hold or change the sub page, press the

¡ª/¡

button to select a teletext page.

¡ª/¡

or coloured buttons to select a teletext page.

¡ª/¡

button to select a teletext

¡ª/¡

or four coloured buttons to select a

or NUMBER buttons. Press again to exit this function.

Troubleshooting check list

Symptoms

No picture, no sound

Sound OK, poor picture

Picture OK, poor sound

Picture blurred

Lines or streaks in picture

Poor reception on some channels

No colour

Poor colour

Remote control does not work

Check these items and try to adjust these

The mains plug-(plugged in and switched on)

Is the TV switched on Try another channel (weak signal)

Check aerial (plugged into TV?) Check aerial (broken lead?)

Check aerial Check for local interference

Adjust contrast Adjust brightness Adjust colour Adjust volume

Check the batteries in remote control Check Audio/Video sockets (VCR

only)

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